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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01869
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01869
Petitioner: Deanna Harris
Filed: 2022-04-11
Decided: 2022-05-13
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2019-10-14
Condition: left shoulder injury resulting from vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 53973

AI-assisted case summary:
Deanna Harris filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 14, 2019. The respondent conceded that Ms. Harris is entitled to compensation, agreeing that her condition met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA. The respondent further agreed that she met the statutory severity requirement, as the residual effects of her SIRVA continued for more than six months post-vaccination. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 11, 2022, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 13, 2022, a decision awarding damages was issued based on a proffer. The total award was $53,973.17, which included a lump sum of $52,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,473.17 to satisfy a State of Washington Medicaid lien. The award covered all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01869-0
Date issued/filed: 2022-05-13
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/11/2022) regarding 21 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-01869-UNJ Document 28 Filed 05/13/22 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1869V
UNPUBLISHED
DEANNA HARRIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 11, 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)
Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner.
Jennifer A. Shah, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On December 15, 2020, Deanna Harris 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 left shoulder injury resulting from
vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 14,
2019. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office
of Special Masters.
On April 11, 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, it is Respondent’s position that Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in
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-01869-UNJ Document 28 Filed 05/13/22 Page 2 of 2
the Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (QAI) for left-shoulder SIRVA.3
Id. at 4-5. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner satisfies the statutory severity
requirement because the residual effects of her SIRVA continued for more than six
months after vaccine administration. Id. at 5.
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
3 The Table and QAI for SIRVA require the onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, as well as (1) no
history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of the affected shoulder prior to vaccine administration; (2) pain
and reduced range of motion limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and (3) no
other condition or abnormality that would explain a petitioner’s symptoms. See 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a), (c)(10).
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-01869-1
Date issued/filed: 2022-05-23
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/11/2022) regarding 22 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-01869-UNJ Document 29 Filed 05/23/22 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-1869V
UNPUBLISHED
DEANNA HARRIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 11, 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)
Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner.
Jennifer A. Shah, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On December 15, 2020, Deanna Harris 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 left shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 14, 2019.
Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of
Special Masters.
On April 11, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for a left SIRVA. On April 11, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $53,973.17. Proffer at
6. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award.
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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Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated
in the Proffer.
The proffered amount consists of the following:
1. A lump sum payment of $52,500.00, for pain and suffering, in the form of a check
payable to Petitioner; and
2. A lump sum payment of $1,473.17, representing compensation for satisfaction of
a State of Washington Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to
Petitioner and:
Equian
Event No.: 61068401
PO Box 182643
Columbus, OH 43218
Id. These amounts represent compensation for all damages that would be available under
Section 15(a). Id.
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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