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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00096
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00096
Petitioner: Rosalyn Woolfolk
Filed: 2024-01-23
Decided: 2025-03-07
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2022-12-08
Condition: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 48286

AI-assisted case summary:
Rosalyn Woolfolk, an adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 23, 2024. She alleged that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine administered on December 8, 2022. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Woolfolk is entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that she met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for a SIRVA and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. On March 7, 2025, a decision was issued awarding Ms. Woolfolk $48,286.13. This award was comprised of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $786.13 for past unreimbursable expenses. The respondent recommended, and Ms. Woolfolk agreed, that the compensation should be paid as a lump sum. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and entitlement was granted, followed by a damages award.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00096-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-12-18
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 11/14/2024) regarding 16 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00096-UNJ Document 19 Filed 12/18/24 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-96V
ROSALYN WOOLFOLK, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: November 14, 2024
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Leigh Finfer, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Eleanor Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On January 23, 2024, Rosalyn Woolfolk 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 she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) following an influenza vaccine administered on December 8,
2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the
United States, that she suffered from her injury for more than six months, and that she
has not filed any other action for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at 1, 2. The case was
assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
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).

Case 1:24-vv-00096-UNJ Document 19 Filed 12/18/24 Page 2 of 2
On October 25, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes
that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at
1. Specifically, Respondent has concluded that Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set
forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for a
SIRVA. Id. at 4 . Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal
prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine 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_24-vv-00096-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-03-07
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/05/2025) regarding 21 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00096-UNJ Document 22 Filed 03/07/25 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-96V
ROSALYN WOOLFOLK, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 5, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Leigh Finfer, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On January 23, 2024, Rosalyn WoolfolkMeredith Baker 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 she suffered a Shoulder
Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of a influenza vaccine
administered on December 8, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On January 24, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation
(“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $48,286.13 (comprised of $47,500.00
for pain and suffering and $786.13 for past unreimbursable expenses). Proffer at 1-2. In
the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id.
Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in
the Proffer.
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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Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $48,286.13 (comprised of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and
$786.13 for 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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Case 1:24-vv-00096-UNJ Document 22 Filed 03/07/25 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
ROSALYN WOOLFOLK, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 24-96V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On January 23, 2024, Rosalyn Woolfolk (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34
(“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of
an influenza vaccine she received on December 8, 2022. Petition at 1. On October 25, 2024, the
Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that
this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury,
and on November 14, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding
petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 15; ECF No. 16.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $47,500.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable
expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be
awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $786.13. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-
15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees.
These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a
lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and
the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $48,286.13, to be paid
through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to
petitioner.
Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Rosalyn Woolfolk: $48,286.13
Respectfully submitted,
BRETT A. SHUMATE
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court
for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost earnings
and future pain and suffering.
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Case 1:24-vv-00096-UNJ Document 22 Filed 03/07/25 Page 5 of 5
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
JULIA M. COLLISON
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/ EMILY M. HANSON
EMILY M. HANSON
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 430-4802
emily.hanson@usdoj.gov
DATED: January 24, 2025
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