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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00825
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00825
Petitioner: Ramon Pinon
Filed: 2021-01-29
Decided: 2023-05-05
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2020-10-19
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 50643

AI-assisted case summary:
Ramon Pinon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 29, 2021, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 19, 2020. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On March 29, 2023, the Respondent filed a report conceding that Petitioner's claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that Petitioner satisfied all statutory and jurisdictional requirements. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 30, 2023, by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 5, 2023, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a decision awarding damages. The Respondent proffered an award of $50,643.32, comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $643.32 for unreimbursed expenses, which Petitioner agreed to. The court awarded Petitioner the proffered lump sum payment. Petitioner was represented by Jessica Anne Olins of Maglio Christopher & Toale. Respondent was represented by Jamica Marie Littles of the U.S. Department of Justice.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Ramon Pinon alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on October 19, 2020. The Respondent conceded that the claim met the Table criteria for SIRVA and that Petitioner satisfied all statutory and jurisdictional requirements. The public text does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed clinical facts. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 30, 2023, by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On May 5, 2023, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a decision awarding damages based on a stipulation. The award was $50,643.32, consisting of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $643.32 for unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner was represented by Jessica Anne Olins, and Respondent was represented by Jamica Marie Littles.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-00825-0
Date issued/filed: 2023-05-02
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 03/30/2023) regarding 27 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-00825-UNJ Document 30 Filed 05/02/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-0825V
UNPUBLISHED
RAMON PINON, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: March 30, 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)
Jessica Anne Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.
Jamica Marie Littles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On January 29, 2021, Ramon Pinon 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 that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that was administered
on October 19, 2020. Petition at 1-2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing
Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On March 29, 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 “has concluded that [P]etitioner’s claim meets the Table
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).

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criteria for SIRVA.” Id. at 5. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all
statutory and jurisdictional requirements. 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-00825-1
Date issued/filed: 2023-05-05
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/30/2023) regarding 28 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-00825-UNJ Document 32 Filed 05/05/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-0825V
UNPUBLISHED
RAMON PINON, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: March 30, 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)
Jessica Anne Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.
Jamica Marie Littles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On January 29, 2021, Ramon Pinon 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that was administered
on October 19 2020. Petition at 1-2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing
Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On March 30, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for SIRVA. On March 29, 2023, Respondent filed a combined Rule 4
report/proffer on award of compensation (“Rule 4/Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be
awarded $50,643.32 (comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $643.32 for
unreimbursed expenses.) Rule 4/Proffer at 6-7. In the Rule 4/Proffer, Respondent
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).

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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 Rule 4/Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the Rule 4/Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum
payment of $50,643.32 (comprised of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $643.32
for unreimbursed expenses) 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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