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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01866
Petitioner: Lindsay Geraghty
Filed: 2020-12-15
Decided: 2022-07-22
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2019-10-02
Condition: right shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 45340

AI-assisted case summary:
Lindsay Geraghty filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 15, 2020, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 2, 2019. She alleged the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and she had not received other compensation or filed a civil action. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement, agreeing that Petitioner had no prior shoulder issues, her pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. Respondent also agreed that the claim was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the US, and the severity requirement was met. Based on the concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $45,340.87, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $45,340.87, comprising $45,000.00 for pain and suffering and $340.87 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Theory of causation field:
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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01866-0
Date issued/filed: 2022-07-15
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 06/15/2022) regarding 33 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-01866-UNJ Document 40 Filed 07/15/22 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1866V
UNPUBLISHED
LINDSAY GERAGHTY, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: June 15, 2022
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)
Edward M. Kraus, Kraus Law Group, LLC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner.
Tyler King, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On December 15, 2020, Lindsay Geraghty 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 that she suffered right shoulder injuries related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on
October 2, 2019. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered
in the United States, she experienced residual effects of her condition for more than six
months, and she has not received compensation in the form of an award or settlement
for her vaccine-related injuries nor has she filed a civil action for her injuries. Petition at
¶¶ 3, 14-16, 18. 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).

Case 1:20-vv-01866-UNJ Document 40 Filed 07/15/22 Page 2 of 2
On June 13, 2022, 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 agrees that “petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or
dysfunction of her right shoulder that would explain her symptoms after vaccination; pain
occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain was
limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or
abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. at 5. Respondent
further agrees that “the records show that petitioner timely filed her claim, 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-01866-1
Date issued/filed: 2022-07-22
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/21/2022) regarding 36 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ke) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-01866-UNJ Document 41 Filed 07/22/22 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1866V
UNPUBLISHED
LINDSAY GERAGHTY, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: June 21, 2022
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)
Edward M. Kraus, Kraus Law Group, LLC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner.
Tyler King, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On December 15, 2020, Lindsay Geraghty 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 that she suffered right shoulder injuries related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on
October 2, 2019. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered
in the United States, she experienced residual effects of her condition for more than six
months, and she has not received compensation in the form of an award or settlement
for her vaccine-related injuries nor has she filed a civil action for her injuries. Petition at
¶¶ 3, 14-16, 18. 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 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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On June 15, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for SIRVA. On June 20, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $45,340.87. 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 $45,340.87 (representing $45,000.00 in pain and suffering and
$340.87 in past unreimbursable expenses) 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-01866-UNJ Document 41 Filed 07/22/22 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
LINDSAY GERAGHTY, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 20-1866V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On December 15, 2020, Lindsay Geraghty (“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
an influenza vaccine she received on October 2, 2019. Petition at 1. On June 13, 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 June 15, 2022, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner
entitled to compensation. ECF No. 33.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $ $45,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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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 $340.87. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-
15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees.
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 following1: a lump sum payment of $ $45,340.87, in the form of
a check payable to petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Lindsay Geraghty: $45,340.87
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 lost earnings
and future pain and suffering.
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Case 1:20-vv-01866-UNJ Document 41 Filed 07/22/22 Page 5 of 5
TRACI R. PATTON
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/ Tyler C. King
TYLER C. KING
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) 305-0730
Tyler.king@usdoj.gov
Dated: June 20, 2022
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