VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01691 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01691 Petitioner: Bradley McKinnon Filed: 2023-09-29 Decided: 2025-10-09 Vaccine: pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) Vaccination date: 2022-05-12 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 90000 AI-assisted case summary: On September 29, 2023, Bradley McKinnon filed a petition alleging that a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV20) administered on May 12, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent denied that Mr. McKinnon sustained a Table SIRVA, denied that PCV20 caused his alleged SIRVA or any other injury, and denied that his current condition was a vaccine-related sequela. The public stipulation does not describe onset, treatment, imaging, injections, therapy, or functional limitations. On October 9, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded a lump sum of $90,000.00 through counsel's IOLTA account. Theory of causation field: PCV20 pneumococcal vaccine May 12, 2022 allegedly causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, causation, and sequelae; public text lacks clinical detail. Award $90,000. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition September 29, 2023; decision October 9, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01691-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-10 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/09/2025) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01691-UNJ Document 36 Filed 11/10/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1691V BRADLEY MCKINNON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: October 9, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Michael Bliley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On September 29, 2023, Bradley McKinnon 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”) after receiving a pneumonia (“PCV20”) vaccination on May 12, 2022. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at September 22, 2025, ¶¶ 2-4. Petitioner further alleges that he experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the PCV20 vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner’s current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on September 22, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the 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-01691-UNJ Document 36 Filed 11/10/25 Page 2 of 7 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 $90,000.00, 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). Id. 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-01691-UNJ Document 36 Filed 11/10/25 Page 3 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-01691-UNJ Document 36 Filed 11/10/25 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-01691-UNJ Document 36 Filed 11/10/25 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-01691-UNJ Document 36 Filed 11/10/25 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-01691-UNJ Document 36 Filed 11/10/25 Page 7 of 7 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01691-cl-extra-11267041 Date issued/filed: 2026-02-23 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10800365 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1691V BRADLEY MCKINNON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 23, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Michael Bliley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On September 29, 2023, Bradley McKinnon 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 alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving a pneumonia vaccination on May 12, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On October 9, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 30. 1Because 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). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $58,569.68 (representing $57,332.20 in fees plus $1,237.48 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed October 17, 2025, ECF No. 34. Furthermore, Petitioner’s counsel did not submit a statement regarding Petitioner’s personal expenses or any evidence that out-of-pocket expenses were incurred by Petitioner in this matter. Respondent reacted to the motion on October 28, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but defers resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. ECF No. 35 at 2-5. Petitioner filed no reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 34-4. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. I find the requested costs reasonable and hereby award them in full. The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, I hereby GRANT Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $58,569.68 (representing $57,332.20 in fees plus $1,237.48 in costs) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for review (see Appendix B to the Rules of the Court), the Clerk of Court shall 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), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2