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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-02078
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-02078
Petitioner: Sabrina Eve Valentine
Filed: 2020-12-30
Decided: 2023-05-02
Vaccine: Tdap
Vaccination date: 2020-02-06
Condition: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 65000

AI-assisted case summary:
Sabrina Eve Valentine filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine administered on February 6, 2020. She further alleged that her injury lasted for more than six months. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that her alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, the respondent noted that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, her pain and reduced range of motion occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, her symptoms were limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. The respondent also agreed that her injury lasted for at least six months. Based on the concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total of $65,000.00 for Petitioner's actual pain and suffering. Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master awarded Sabrina Eve Valentine a lump sum payment of $65,000.00 for pain and suffering.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-02078-0
Date issued/filed: 2023-01-23
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 12/19/2022) regarding 31 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-02078-UNJ Document 34 Filed 01/23/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-2078V
UNPUBLISHED
SABRINA EVE VALENTINE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: December 19, 2022
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
HUMAN SERVICES, Table Injury; Tetanus Diphtheria
acellular Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine;
Respondent. Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (SIRVA)
Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner.
Kimberly Shubert Davey, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On December 30, 2020, Sabrina Eve Valentine 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”) as a result of a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular-
pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine administered to her on February 6, 2020. Petition at 1.
Petitioner further alleges that her injury lasted for more than six months. Petition at 2. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On December 16, 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)
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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Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states that “petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent
with SIRVA, as defined on the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, petitioner had no history
of pain, inflammation or dysfunction in her left shoulder; her pain and reduced range of
motion occurred within 48 hours of receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; her symptoms
were limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition
or abnormality was identified to explain her symptoms.” Id. at 6. Respondent further
agrees that “petitioner has satisfied the statutory requirement that petitioner’s injury lasted
for at least six months as required by 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-11(c)(1)(D)(i).” 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-02078-1
Date issued/filed: 2023-05-02
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/28/2023) regarding 37 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:20-vv-02078-UNJ Document 41 Filed 05/02/23 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 20-2078V
UNPUBLISHED
SABRINA EVE VALENTINE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: March 28, 2023
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Tetanus Diphtheria acellular
Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine; Shoulder
Respondent. Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (SIRVA)
Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner.
Kimberly Shubert Davey, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On December 30, 2020, Sabrina Eve Valentine 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”) as a result of a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular
pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine administered to her on February 6, 2020. Petition at 1. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On December 19, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On March 28, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded a total of
$65,000.00 for her actual pain and suffering. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent
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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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 $65,000.00 (for actual pain and suffering) 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-02078-UNJ Document 41 Filed 05/02/23 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
SABRINA EVE VALENTINE, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 20-2078V (ECF)
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH )
AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On December 30, 2020, Sabrina Eve Valentine (“petitioner”) filed a petition for
compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (“the
Vaccine Act” or “the Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a
Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as a result of tetanus, diphtheria,
and acellular-pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine administered to her on February 6, 2020. Petition at 2.
On December 16, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule
4(c) Report recommending that compensation be awarded. ECF No. 30. On December 19,
2022, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to
compensation. ECF No. 31.
I. Items of Compensation
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $65,000.00 in actual pain and
suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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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 $65,000.00, representing
compensation for all elements of economic and noneconomic damages, in the form of a check
payable to petitioner, Sabrina Eve Valentine.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Sabrina Eve Valentine: $65,000.00
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
LARA A. ENGLUND
Assistant 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-02078-UNJ Document 41 Filed 05/02/23 Page 5 of 5
/s/ Kimberly S. Davey
KIMBERLY S. DAVEY
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) 307-1815
Kimberly.Davey@usdoj.gov
DATED: March 27, 2023
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