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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01822
Petitioner: Angela D. Henderson
Filed: 2020-12-10
Decided: 2022-07-18
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2018-10-29
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 82993

AI-assisted case summary:
Angela D. Henderson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of the influenza and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccines administered in her left deltoid on October 29, 2018. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that compensation was appropriate. The respondent noted that she had no prior shoulder issues, the onset of pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation. The court awarded Angela D. Henderson a total of $82,993.32, comprised of $78,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,993.32 for past lost wages.

Theory of causation field:
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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01822-0
Date issued/filed: 2022-05-06
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 03/25/2022) regarding 28 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-01822-UNJ Document 32 Filed 05/06/22 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1822V
UNPUBLISHED
ANGELA D. HENDERSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: March 25, 2022
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Special Processing Unit (SPU);
HUMAN SERVICES, Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
Table Injury; Tetanus-Diphtheria-
Respondent. Acellular Pertussis (Tdap); Influenza
(Flu); Shoulder Injury Related to
Vaccine Administration (SIRVA).
Amy A. Senerth, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Lauren Kells, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On December 10, 2020, Angela D. Henderson 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 alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of the influenza (“flu”) and tetanus-diphtheria-
acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccines both administered in her left deltoid on October 29,
2018. Petition at 1. 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 25, 2022, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes
that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury
Table, and that compensation is appropriate. Specifically, Petitioner had no history of
pain, inflammation, or dysfunction in the shoulder at issue; the onset of Petitioner’s pain
occurred within 48 hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; Petitioner’s pain
and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder in which the vaccines were
administered; and no other condition or abnormality was identified to explain Petitioner’s
symptoms. Rule 4(c) Report (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10)).
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-01822-1
Date issued/filed: 2022-07-18
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/17/2022) regarding 34 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ke) Service on parties made. Modified on 11/1/2022 (vds).
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Case 1:20-vv-01822-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/18/22 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1822V
UNPUBLISHED
ANGELA D. HENDERSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: June 17, 2022
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Tetanus Diphtheria acellular
Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine; Influenza
Respondent. (Flu) Vaccine; Shoulder Injury
Related to Vaccine Administration
(SIRVA)
Amy A. Senerth, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Lauren Kells, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On December 10, 2020, Angela D. Henderson 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 alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of the influenza (“flu”) and tetanus-diphtheria-
acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccines administered in her left deltoid on October 29, 2018.
Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of
Special Masters.
On March 25, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for SIRVA. On June 16, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
1 Because this unpublished Decision 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 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 (2012).

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compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $82,993.32. 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 $82,993.32 (comprised of $78,000.00 in pain and suffering and
$4,993.32 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-01822-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/18/22 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
____________________________________
)
ANGELA D. HENDERSON, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 20-1822V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND )
HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
____________________________________)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On December 10, 2020, Angela D. Henderson (“petitioner”) filed a petition for
compensation 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
the influenza and tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis vaccines she received on October
29, 2018. Petition at 1. On March 25, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services
(“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation
under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on the same day, the Chief Special
Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 27;
ECF No. 28.
Items of Compensation
Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $78,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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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 $4,993.32. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees.
These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
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 following1: a lump sum payment of $82,993.32, in the form of a
check payable to petitioner.
Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Angela D. Henderson: $82,993.32
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
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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Case 1:20-vv-01822-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/18/22 Page 5 of 5
DARRYL R. WISHARD
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Lauren Kells
LAUREN KELLS
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Tel.: (202) 616-4187
Email: Lauren.Kells@usdoj.gov
DATED: June 16, 2022
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