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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00062
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00062
Petitioner: Angelicque Taylor
Filed: 2021-01-05
Decided: 2023-05-18
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2019-10-10
Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 57500

AI-assisted case summary:
Angelicque Taylor filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 10, 2019. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, her symptoms persisted for more than six months, and no prior action or compensation had been sought for this injury. Respondent conceded that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, agreeing that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the onset of pain was within forty-eight hours of vaccination, the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained her symptoms. Respondent also confirmed the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the U.S., and the statutory severity requirement was met. Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $57,500.00 for pain and suffering, which was awarded to Petitioner.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00062-0
Date issued/filed: 2023-05-18
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/17/2023) regarding 39 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-00062-UNJ Document 44 Filed 05/18/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-0062V
UNPUBLISHED
ANGELICQUE TAYLOR, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 17, 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)
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Alexa Roggenkamp, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On January 5, 2021, Angelicque Taylor 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”) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 10,
2019. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges the vaccine was administered in the United
States, her symptoms persisted for more than six months, and neither Petitioner nor any
other party has ever filed an action, or received compensation in the form of an award or
settlement, for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at ¶¶ 5-7; Exs. 9, 11 at 16. 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 1:21-vv-00062-UNJ Document 44 Filed 05/18/23 Page 2 of 2
On April 17, 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 agrees that “petitioner’s claim meets the Table criteria for
SIRVA. Specifically, petitioner had no apparent history of pain, inflammation or
dysfunction of the affected shoulder prior to intramuscular vaccine administration that
would explain the alleged signs, symptoms, examination findings, and/or diagnostic
studies occurring after vaccine injection; she more likely than not suffered the onset of
pain within forty-eight hours of vaccine administration; her pain and reduced range of
motion were limited to the shoulder in which the intramuscular vaccine was administered;
and there is no other condition or abnormality present that would explain petitioner’s
symptoms.” Id. at 4-5. Respondent further agrees that “the records show that this case
was timely filed, that the vaccine was received in the United States, and that petitioner
satisfies the statutory severity requirement by suffering the residual effects or
complications of her injury for more than six months after vaccine administration.” Id. at
5. Respondent also notes that Petitioner avers that she has not received an award or
settlement for her injuries, or filed a civil action. 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_21-vv-00062-1
Date issued/filed: 2023-05-19
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/17/2023) regarding 40 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-00062-UNJ Document 45 Filed 05/19/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-0062V
UNPUBLISHED
ANGELICQUE TAYLOR, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 17, 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)
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Alexa Roggenkamp, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On January 5, 2021, Angelicque Taylor 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”) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 10,
2019. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges the vaccine was administered in the United
States, her symptoms persisted for more than six months, and neither Petitioner nor any
other party has ever filed an action, or received compensation in the form of an award or
settlement, for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at ¶¶ 5-7; Exs 9, 11 at 16. The case
was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On April 17, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for SIRVA. On April 17, 2023, 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).

Case 1:21-vv-00062-UNJ Document 45 Filed 05/19/23 Page 2 of 2
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $57,500.00. Proffer at
5-6. 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 Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum
payment of $57,500.00 (for 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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