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The respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA, a defined Table injury, and that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. The public text does not detail specific medical experts, clinical findings, or the precise mechanism of injury. Petitioner was represented by Jimmy A. Zgheib, and the respondent by Sarah Black Rifkin. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on June 20, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On July 9, 2024, a Proffer on Award of Compensation was filed, recommending $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,088.84 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $68,588.84. Petitioner agreed to this award. On August 12, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding the lump sum of $68,588.84.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2023-11-29","case_summary":"Lindell Ellis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 29, 2023, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2022. Petitioner alleged that she received the vaccine within the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received compensation for her injury. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report on June 20, 2024, conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA, a defined Table injury, and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's position and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on June 20, 2024, finding Ms. Ellis entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 9, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, recommending an award of $68,588.84. This amount included $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,088.84 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On August 12, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Ms. Ellis a lump sum payment of $68,588.84, representing compensation for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner was represented by Jimmy A. Zgheib of Zgheib Sayad, P.C., and the respondent was represented by Sarah Black Rifkin of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. 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