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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00669
Petitioner: Connie Rosenkranz
Filed: 2022-06-15
Decided: 2024-12-26
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2021-09-20
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 64155

AI-assisted case summary:
Connie Rosenkranz 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 20, 2021. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent confirmed that Ms. Rosenkranz had no prior history of shoulder issues, that her pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition could explain the pain. Furthermore, she suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $64,155.14, comprising $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $4,155.14 for unreimbursable expenses, which Ms. Rosenkranz agreed to. The court awarded this lump sum payment to Ms. Rosenkranz, who is a competent adult.

Theory of causation field:
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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00669-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-10-17
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 09/17/2024) regarding 31 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:22-vv-00669-UNJ Document 33 Filed 10/17/24 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 22-0669V
CONNIE ROSENKRANZ, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: September 17, 2024
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On June 15, 2022, Connie Rosenkranz 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 she suffered a shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that she
received on September 20, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On September 13, 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)
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).

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Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent “has concluded that [P]etitioner’s alleged injury is
consistent with SIRVA, as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 5. Respondent
further agrees that “[P]etitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her
left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within 48 hours after receipt of an
intramuscular vaccination; pain was limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was
administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain
petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. Respondent also states that “Petitioner suffered the
residual effects of her condition for more than six months.” 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_22-vv-00669-1
Date issued/filed: 2024-12-26
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/25/2024) regarding 36 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:22-vv-00669-UNJ Document 40 Filed 12/26/24 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 22-0669V
CONNIE ROSENKRANZ, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: November 25, 2024
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On June 15, 2022, Connie Rosenkranz 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 she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that she received on
September 20, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit
of the Office of Special Masters.
On September 17, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On November 19, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer
on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $64,155.14
(comprised of $60,000.00 in pain and suffering and $4,155.14 in unreimbursable
expenses). Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees
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).

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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 Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $64,155.14 (comprised of $60,000.00 in pain and suffering and
$4,155.14 in unreimbursable 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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Case 1:22-vv-00669-UNJ Document 40 Filed 12/26/24 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
CONNIE ROSENKRANZ,
Petitioner,
v. No. 22-669V (ECF)
Chief Special Master Corcoran
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On June 15, 2022, Connie Rosenkranz (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (“the Vaccine Act” or
“the Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34, alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to
Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following
administration of an influenza (flu”) vaccine that she received on September 20, 2021. ECF No.
1 at 1. On September 13, 2024, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report, recommending that
compensation be awarded. ECF No. 28. On September 17, 2024, Chief Special Master
Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement, agreeing with respondent that petitioner’s claim meets
the Table criteria for SIRVA. ECF No. 29.
I. Items of Compensation
a. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $60,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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b. Unreimburseable Expenses
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $4,155.14 in unreimburseable
expenses. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1). 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 following:1
a. A lump sum payment of $64,155.14, in the form of a check payable to petitioner.
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
GABRIELLE M. FIELDING
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
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 1:22-vv-00669-UNJ Document 40 Filed 12/26/24 Page 5 of 5
/s/ Neil Bhargava
NEIL BHARGAVA
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Ben Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 305-3989
Email: neil.bhargava@usdoj.gov
Dated: November 19, 2024
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