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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00447
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00447
Petitioner: Lisa Gyde
Filed: 2021-01-11
Decided: 2025-05-12
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2020-09-21
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 51096

AI-assisted case summary:
Lisa Gyde filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 21, 2020. The petition was filed on January 11, 2021, and later amended on April 15, 2024. Ms. Gyde alleged that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual effects for more than six months, and had not received other compensation for the injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Gyde was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA, noting her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection shoulder and no other condition explained her symptoms. The 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 the respondent's concession and the evidence, a ruling on entitlement was issued on August 6, 2024, finding Ms. Gyde entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 11, 2025, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $51,096.51, which included $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,096.51 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms. Gyde agreed with this proffered award. A decision awarding damages was issued on May 12, 2025, granting the lump sum payment of $51,096.51.

Theory of causation field:
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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00447-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-09-11
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/06/2024) regarding 42 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-00447-UNJ Document 45 Filed 09/11/24 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-0447V
LISA GYDE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: August 6, 2024
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Debra A. Filteau Begley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On January 11, 2021, Lisa Gyde filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”), which she amended on April 15, 2024. Petitioner alleges that she suffered
a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza
vaccine received on September 21, 2020. Amended Petition at 1. Petitioner further
alleges the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced residual
effects for more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party, has received
compensation in the form of an award or settlement for Petitioner’s vaccine-related injury.
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 (2018).

Case 1:21-vv-00447-UNJ Document 45 Filed 09/11/24 Page 2 of 2
Amended Petition at ¶¶ 1, 8, 10; Ex. 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing
Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On August 5, 2024, 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 in that “petitioner had no 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
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. Respondent
further agrees that the records show that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was
received in the United States, and Petitioner satisfies the statutory severity requirement,
and thus is entitled to compensation under the terms of the Vaccine Act. 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-00447-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-05-12
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/11/2025) regarding 52 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-00447-UNJ Document 53 Filed 05/12/25 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-0447V
LISA GYDE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 11, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Debra A. Filteau Begley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On January 11, 2021, Lisa Gyde filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”), which she amended on April 15, 2024. Petitioner alleges that she suffered
a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza
vaccine received on September 21, 2020. Amended Petition at 1. The case was assigned
to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On August 6, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for SIRVA. On April 11, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $51,096.51. Proffer at
2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award.
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).

Case 1:21-vv-00447-UNJ Document 53 Filed 05/12/25 Page 2 of 5
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 $51,096.51 (comprised of $50,000.00 in pain and suffering and
$1,096.51 in past unreimbursable expenses), to be paid through an ACH deposit to
Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement 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-00447-UNJ Document 53 Filed 05/12/25 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
LISA GYDE, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 21-447V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On January 11, 2021, Lisa Gyde (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the
National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or
“Act”), alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration
(“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza
vaccine she received on September 21, 2020. Petition at 1. On April 15, 2024, petitioner filed
an Amended Petition, maintaining her allegation that she suffered a SIRVA, but providing more
details about the claim, along with citations to the medical records. ECF No. 29. On August 5,
2024, 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 for a SIRVA
Table injury, and on August 6, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement
finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 41; ECF No. 42.

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I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $50,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.
B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable
expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be
awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $1,096.51. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-
15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees.
These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
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 $51,096.51, to be paid
through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt distribution to
petitioner.
Respectfully submitted,
YAAKOV M. ROTH
Acting Assistant Attorney General
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-00447-UNJ Document 53 Filed 05/12/25 Page 5 of 5
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
S/Debra A. Filteau Begley
DEBRA A. FILTEAU BEGLEY
Senior 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) 616-4181
Dated: April 11, 2025 Debra.Begley@usdoj.gov
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