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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00737
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00737
Petitioner: Christopher Beckner
Filed: 2022-07-01
Decided: 2023-10-13
Vaccine: Tdap
Vaccination date: 2021-11-06
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 60786

AI-assisted case summary:
Christopher Beckner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tdap vaccination received on November 6, 2021. His symptoms persisted for more than six months. The respondent conceded that Mr. Beckner was entitled to compensation, stating he had no prior history of shoulder pain, the pain occurred within 48 hours after vaccination, was limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that the residual effects of his condition lasted 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 $60,786.43, consisting of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $786.43 for past unreimbursable expenses, which Mr. Beckner agreed to. The court awarded this lump sum payment to Mr. Beckner.

Theory of causation field:
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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00737-0
Date issued/filed: 2023-10-12
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 09/05/2023) regarding 22 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:22-vv-00737-UNJ Document 29 Filed 10/12/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 22-0737V
CHRISTOPHER BECKNER,
Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v.
Filed: September 5, 2023
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner.
Parisa Tabassian, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On July 1, 2022, Christopher Beckner 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 Table shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis
(“Tdap”) vaccination received on November 6, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further
alleges that his symptoms have persisted for more than six months. Petition at 4. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On September 5, 2023, Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) report and Proffer
(“Rule 4/Proffer”) in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this
case. Rule 4/Proffer at 1. Specifically, Respondent states “petitioner had no history of
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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pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of his 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. at 3-4. Respondent further
agrees that “petitioner suffered the residual effects of his condition for more than six
months,” and therefore, has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the
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_22-vv-00737-1
Date issued/filed: 2023-10-13
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/05/2023) regarding 23 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:22-vv-00737-UNJ Document 30 Filed 10/13/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 22-0737V
CHRISTOPHER D. BECKNER,
Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v.
Filed: September 5, 2023
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner.
Parisa Tabassian, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On July 1, 2022, Christopher D. Beckner 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 Table shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis
(“Tdap”) vaccination received on November 6, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned
to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On September 5, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation. On September 5, 2023, Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c)
Report and Proffer on award of compensation (“Rule 4/Proffer”) indicating Petitioner
should be awarded a total of $60,786.43, consisting of $60,000.00 in pain and suffering
and $786.43, in past unreimbursable expenses. Rule 4/Proffer at 4. In the Rule 4/Proffer,
Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on
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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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 $60,786.43, (consisting of $60,000.00 in pain and suffering and $786.43
in past 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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