VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00691 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00691 Petitioner: Nancy Harrison Filed: 2023-03-26 Decided: 2025-04-25 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-08-18 Condition: complex regional pain syndrome Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 100000 AI-assisted case summary: Nancy Harrison filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 26, 2023, alleging injury from an influenza vaccine received on August 18, 2020, and a pneumococcal conjugate (Prevnar 13) vaccine received on August 22, 2020. Both vaccines are listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Ms. Harrison claimed that these vaccines caused her to develop complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) in her left arm, or alternatively, significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury, and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused Ms. Harrison's alleged injuries or aggravated any pre-existing condition. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as its decision. Ms. Harrison was awarded a lump sum of $100,000.00 as compensation for all eligible damages. The decision was issued on April 25, 2025. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00691-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-25 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/26/2025) regarding 35 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-00691-UNJ Document 44 Filed 04/25/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1691V NANCY HARRISON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 26, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Isaiah Richard Kalinowski, Bosson Legal Group, Fairfax, VA, for Petitioner. Eleanor Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On May 10, 2023, Nancy Harrison 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 received an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on August 18, 2020, and a pneumococcal conjugate (“Prevnar 13”) vaccine on August 22, 2020. These vaccines are listed in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). Petitioner alleges that the flu and/or Prevnar 13 vaccines caused Petitioner to suffer “injuries” to her left arm that developed into complex regional pain syndrome, or alternatively that the vaccines significantly aggravated a pre-existing injury. Petitioner further alleges that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of the alleged injuries for more than six months. 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 1:23-vv-00691-UNJ Document 44 Filed 04/25/25 Page 2 of 7 Respondent denies that Petitioner’s alleged injuries were caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine and/or Prevnar 13 vaccine, or that either vaccine significantly aggravated a pre- existing injury; and denies that the flu or Prevnar 13 vaccine caused Petitioner any other injury or Petitioner’s current condition. Nevertheless, on March 26, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $100,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, 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. 2 Case 1:23-vv-00691-UNJ Document 44 Filed 04/25/25 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-00691-UNJ Document 44 Filed 04/25/25 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-00691-UNJ Document 44 Filed 04/25/25 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-00691-UNJ Document 44 Filed 04/25/25 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-00691-UNJ Document 44 Filed 04/25/25 Page 7 of 7