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The public text does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or the petitioner's counsel, Glen Howard Sturtevant, Jr., and respondent's counsel, Rachelle Bishop. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on May 2, 2023, and a decision awarding damages on May 2, 2023. The award was a lump sum of $52,825.18, consisting of $52,500.00 for past pain and suffering and $325.18 for past unreimbursable expenses.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2021-04-15","case_summary":"Stephanie Brooks filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 15, 2021. Ms. Brooks alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 29, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Brooks was entitled to compensation. The respondent submitted that Ms. Brooks satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for SIRVA, and also met all statutory and jurisdictional requirements. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on May 2, 2023, finding Ms. Brooks entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 2, 2023, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) Report and proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms. Brooks should be awarded a lump sum of $52,825.18. This amount was comprised of $52,500.00 for past pain and suffering and $325.18 for past unreimbursable expenses. The respondent represented that Ms. Brooks agreed with this proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran found that Ms. Brooks was entitled to an award as stated in the proffer and awarded the lump sum payment of $52,825.18, payable to Ms. Brooks, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, treatments, or expert witnesses. Petitioner was represented by Glen Howard Sturtevant, Jr. of Rawls Law Group, and Respondent was represented by Rachelle Bishop of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. 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