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The public text does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, onset, symptoms, medical tests, or treatments. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on December 7, 2022, and a damages decision on January 23, 2023. The award was a lump sum of $52,500.00 for all damages, as agreed upon in a proffer filed by the respondent on December 20, 2022. Petitioner was represented by Paul R. Brazil and respondent by Terrence Kevin Mangan, Jr.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2021-01-07","case_summary":"Helena McGaughey filed a petition on January 7, 2021, alleging that she received an influenza vaccine on October 3, 2019, and subsequently suffered a right-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on December 6, 2022, conceding that Ms. McGaughey was entitled to compensation because her condition met the criteria for SIRVA on the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids for Interpretation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on December 7, 2022, finding Ms. McGaughey eligible for compensation. Subsequently, on December 20, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating the petitioner's agreement to the proposed award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on damages on January 23, 2023, awarding Helena McGaughey a lump sum payment of $52,500.00, payable by check to the petitioner, for all damages. Petitioner was represented by Paul R. Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent was represented by Terrence Kevin Mangan, Jr. of the U.S. Department of Justice. 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