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The public text does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, medical experts, or competing medical theories. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on March 6, 2023, and a Decision Awarding Damages on April 24, 2023. The award was a lump sum of $61,338.09, comprising $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,338.09 for past expenses. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant, and Respondent was represented by Naseem Kourosh.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2021-01-08","case_summary":"Michele D’Agostino filed a petition on January 8, 2021, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on March 3, 2020. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On March 3, 2023, the Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report, conceding that Petitioner's claim met the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for SIRVA and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites. Based on the Respondent's concession and the record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on March 6, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 20, 2023, Respondent proffered an award of $61,338.09. This award consisted of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,338.09 for past expenses. Petitioner agreed to this proffered award. On April 24, 2023, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages, granting the proffered award. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury. 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