VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02115 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02115 Petitioner: Yuze Shao Filed: 2025-03-14 Decided: 2025-04-14 Vaccine: HPV Vaccination date: 2021-08-20 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 22000 AI-assisted case summary: Yuze Shao filed a petition for vaccine compensation on March 14, 2025, alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an HPV vaccination received on August 20, 2021. The petition also stated that the symptoms persisted for longer than six months. Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the HPV vaccine caused the injury or any other injury, denied that the injury persisted for more than six months, and denied that the current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on March 13, 2025, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The stipulation noted that the HPV vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner alleged the SIRVA occurred within the Table's time period. The parties agreed to a lump sum award of $22,000.00 to compensate for all items of damages available under Section 15(a). Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the decision, awarding the compensation and directing the Clerk of Court to enter judgment. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02115-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-14 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/14/2025) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02115-UNJ Document 35 Filed 04/14/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2115V YUZE SHAO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: March 14, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Dorian Hurley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On December 13, 2023, Yuze Shao 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”) following an HPV vaccination he received on August 20, 2021. Petition at ¶ 1; Stipulation, filed at March 13, 2025, ¶¶ 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that his symptoms have persisted for longer than six months. Petition at ¶ 12; Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the HPV vaccine caused Petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; denies that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of his alleged injury for more than six months; and denies that Petitioner’s current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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-02115-UNJ Document 35 Filed 04/14/25 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on March 13, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation,3 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 $22,000.00, 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.4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 The filed Stipulation included an electronic signature page that has been removed from the attachment to protect the confidential information of the signers. 4 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-02115-UNJ Document 35 Filed 04/14/25 Page 3 of 7 Vinesign Document ID: CD66FDDE-7493-4AF8-B75B-315715C8A0C5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS YUZESHAO, Petitioner, No. 23-211 SV Chief Special Master Corcoran ECF v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. Yuze Shao ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of a human papillomavirus ("HPV") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a HPV vaccine on August 20, 2021. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table. Petitioner further alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on petitioner's behalf as a result of the alleged injury. The signed document can be validated at https://app.vinesign.comNerify Case 1:23-vv-02115-UNJ Document 35 Filed 04/14/25 Page 4 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-02115-UNJ Document 35 Filed 04/14/25 Page 5 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-02115-UNJ Document 35 Filed 04/14/25 Page 6 of 7 Case 1:23-vv-02115-UNJ Document 35 Filed 04/14/25 Page 7 of 7 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02115-cl-extra-10844650 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-14 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10378062 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2115V YUZE SHAO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: March 14, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Dorian Hurley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION 1 On December 13, 2023, Yuze Shao 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”) following an HPV vaccination he received on August 20, 2021. Petition at ¶ 1; Stipulation, filed at March 13, 2025, ¶¶ 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that his symptoms have persisted for longer than six months. Petition at ¶ 12; Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the HPV vaccine caused Petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; denies that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of his alleged injury for more than six months; and denies that Petitioner’s current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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). Nevertheless, on March 13, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, 3 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 $22,000.00, 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. 4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 The filed Stipulation included an electronic signature page that has been removed from the attachment to protect the confidential information of the signers. 4 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 Vinesign Document ID: CD66FDDE-7493-4AF8-B75B-315715C8A0C5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS YUZE SHAO, Petitioner, No. 23-211 SV Chief Special Master Corcoran v. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. Yuze Shao ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of a human papillomavirus ("HPV") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a HPV vaccine on August 20, 2021. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table. Petitioner further alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on petitioner's behalf as a result of the alleged injury. The signed document can be validated at https://app.vinesign.comNerify ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02115-cl-extra-11107150 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-24 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10640563 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2115V YUZE SHAO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 3, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Dorian Hurley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On December 13, 2023, Yuze Shao 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 following an HPV vaccine he received on August 20, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1. On March 14, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 30. 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). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $16,088.93 (representing $15,274.30 in fees plus $814.63 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed April 10, 2025, ECF No. 34. Furthermore, counsel for Petitioner represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 34 at 2. Respondent reacted to the motion on April 24, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Motion at 2-4, ECF No. 36. 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 at 15-23. 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 $16,088.93 (representing $15,274.30 in fees plus $814.63 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