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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00207
Petitioner: Amanda Grue
Filed: 2021-01-07
Decided: 2023-10-30
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2018-10-12
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 115000

AI-assisted case summary:
Amanda Grue 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 an influenza vaccination she received on October 12, 2018. The respondent conceded that Ms. Grue is entitled to compensation, stating that her injury satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA. The respondent noted that Ms. Grue had no prior history of left shoulder pain, and the medical records reflected an onset of pain and reduced range of motion within 48 hours, limited to her shoulder. The case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Ms. Grue satisfied the statutory severity requirement. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found Ms. Grue entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering. The court awarded this lump sum payment to Ms. Grue, who is a competent adult.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00207-0
Date issued/filed: 2023-07-07
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 06/06/2023) regarding 27 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-00207-UNJ Document 29 Filed 07/07/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-0207V
UNPUBLISHED
AMANDA GRUE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: June 6, 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)
Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Emily H. Manoso, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On January 7, 2021, Amanda Grue 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 an influenza vaccination she received on October
12, 2018. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the
Office of Special Masters.
On June 2, 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.
1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made
publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or
at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government
Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (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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Specifically, Respondent states that “it is Respondent’s position that Petitioner has
satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications
and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”) for SIRVA. Petitioner did not have a history of left
shoulder pain and the medical records reflect an onset within 48 hours. Petitioner’s left
shoulder pain and reduced range of motion was limited to her shoulder and no other
condition or abnormality explained her shoulder pain.” Id. at 8. Respondent further agrees
that “the records show that the 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.
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-00207-1
Date issued/filed: 2023-10-30
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/29/2023) regarding 33 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-00207-UNJ Document 37 Filed 10/30/23 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-0207V
AMANDA GRUE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: September 29, 2023
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Emily H. Manoso, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On January 7, 2021, Amanda Grue 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 an influenza vaccination she received on October
12, 2018. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the
Office of Special Masters.
On June 6, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for her SIRVA. On September 29, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $115.000.00
in pain and suffering. Proffer at 1. 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.
1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made
publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or
at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government
Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (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 (2018).

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Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $115,000.00 in 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 1:21-vv-00207-UNJ Document 37 Filed 10/30/23 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
AMANDA GRUE,
Petitioner, No. 21-207V
v. Chief Special Master Corcoran
ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On January 7, 2021, Amanda Grue (“petitioner”) filed a Petition for Compensation
(“petition”) 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’), resulting from adverse effects of
an influenza (‘flu’) vaccination she received on October 12, 2018.” See Petition at 1. On June 2,
2023, 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, and the Chief
Special Master subsequently issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to
compensation. ECF No. 25; ECF No. 27.
I. Items of Compensation
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $115,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.
This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 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 $115,000.00, representing
compensation for all elements of economic and noneconomic damages, in the form of a check
payable to petitioner, Amanda Grue.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Amanda Grue: $115,000.00
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
TRACI R. PATTON
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 1:21-vv-00207-UNJ Document 37 Filed 10/30/23 Page 5 of 5
/s/ Emily H. Manoso
EMILY H. MANOSO
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 305-3912
Dated: September 29, 2023
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