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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01805
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01805
Petitioner: Jennifer Priest
Filed: 2020-12-08
Decided: 2023-06-09
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2020-10-14
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 74394

AI-assisted case summary:
Jennifer Priest filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccination she received on October 14, 2020. She stated that the vaccination was administered in the United States, her pain and impairment lasted longer than six months, and she had not received prior compensation for this injury. The respondent conceded that Ms. Priest was entitled to compensation, determining that she met the criteria for SIRVA as a Table injury. The respondent also agreed that her case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the U.S., and she met the statutory severity requirement. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The court awarded Jennifer Priest a total of $74,394.19, which included $70,000.00 for pain and suffering, $574.79 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $3,819.40 for past lost wages. This award was paid as a lump sum.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01805-0
Date issued/filed: 2023-05-16
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/12/2023) regarding 38 Ruling on Entitlement, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-01805-UNJ Document 45 Filed 05/16/23 Page 1 of 2
CORRECTED
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1805V
UNPUBLISHED
JENNIFER PRIEST, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 12, 2023
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
HUMAN SERVICES, Table Injury; Influenza (Flu) Vaccine;
Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Respondent. Administration (SIRVA)
Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato, Shannon Law Group. P.C., Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner.
Rachelle Bishop, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On December 9, 2020, Jennifer Priest filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza (flu) vaccination she received on
October 14, 2020. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccination was
administered within the United States, her pain and impairment lasted longer than six
months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party, has ever received compensation in
the form of an award or settlement for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at 1, 6. The case
was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
1 Because this unpublished Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I am required
to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website in accordance with the E-Government Act
of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government
Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance
with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information,
the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that
the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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On March 28, 2023, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes
that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at
1. Specifically, Respondent determined that Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth
in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA.
Id. at 7. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner timely filed her case, that she received
the flu vaccine in the United States, and that she satisfies the statutory severity
requirement by suffering the residual effects or complications of her injury for more than
six months after vaccine administration. Id.
In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that
Petitioner is entitled to compensation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01805-1
Date issued/filed: 2023-06-09
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/04/2023) regarding 41 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-01805-UNJ Document 47 Filed 06/09/23 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1805V
UNPUBLISHED
JENNIFER PRIEST, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: May 4, 2023
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder
Injury Related to Vaccine
Respondent. Administration (SIRVA)
Rhonda Lorenz-Pignato, Shannon Law Group, PC, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner.
Rachelle Bishop, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On December 8, 2020, Jennifer Priest filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza (flu) vaccination she received on
October 14, 2020. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccination was
administered within the United States, her pain and impairment lasted longer than six
months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party, has ever received compensation in
the form of an award or settlement for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at 1, 6. The case
was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
1 Because this unpublished Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it
must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website,
and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-
Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic
Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the
internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact
medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from
public access.
2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease
of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa (2018).

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On April 12, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for SIRVA. On May 3, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $74,394.19. Proffer at
2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award.
Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated
in the Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $74,394.19 (comprised of $70,000.00 in pain and suffering, $574.79
in past unreimbursable expenses, and $3,819.40 in past lost wages) in the form of
a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages
that would be available under Section 15(a).
The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice
renouncing the right to seek review.
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Case 1:20-vv-01805-UNJ Document 47 Filed 06/09/23 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
___________________________________
)
JENNIFER PRIEST, )
)
Petitioner, ) No. 20-1805V (ECF)
) Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran
v. )
)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH )
AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
___________________________________ )
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On December 8, 2020, Jennifer Priest (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
(“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -
34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of
an influenza vaccination that she received on October 14, 2020. Petition at 1. On March 28,
2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report
recommending that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a
SIRVA Table injury. ECF No. 37. On April 12, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling
on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 38.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $70,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees to accept this amount.

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B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable
expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be
awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $574.79. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-
15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees to accept this amount.
C. Lost Wages
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past lost wages related to
her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost
wages in the amount of $3,819.40. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees to
accept this amount.
These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a
lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and
the Court’s judgment award the following: a lump sum payment of $74,394.19, in the form of a
check payable to petitioner.1
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Jennifer Priest: $74,394.19
1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court
for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future,
unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering.
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Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
ALEXIS B. BABCOCK
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Rachelle P. Bishop
RACHELLE P. BISHOP
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
(202) 616-3662
Rachelle.P.Bishop@usdoj.gov
DATED: May 3, 2023
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