VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00534 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00534 Petitioner: Monica Young Filed: 2025-02-19 Decided: 2025-03-25 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-03 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 115000 AI-assisted case summary: Monica Young filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 19, 2025, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 3, 2022. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that the injury lasted for more than six months, and that no other action had been filed for this injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on February 18, 2025, conceding that Ms. Young was entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that Ms. Young's injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on February 19, 2025, finding Ms. Young entitled to compensation based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record. Subsequently, on March 25, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages. The respondent had proffered an award of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Ms. Young agreed to. The decision awarded Ms. Young a lump sum payment of $115,000.00, to be paid via ACH deposit to her counsel's IOLTA account for disbursement. This amount represented compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Petitioner's counsel was Paul R. Brazil of Muller Brazil, LLP, and respondent's counsel was Nina Ren of the U.S. Department of Justice. Theory of causation field: Monica Young filed a petition alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on October 3, 2022. The respondent conceded entitlement, finding the injury consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that all legal prerequisites were met. The public text does not detail the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or clinical findings. The case resulted in a compensated outcome, with Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran awarding a lump sum of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering. Petitioner was represented by Paul R. Brazil, and respondent by Nina Ren. The theory of causation is based on the Vaccine Injury Table (SIRVA). Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00534-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-03-24 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/19/2025) regarding 17 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-00534-UNJ Document 22 Filed 03/24/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-534V MONICA YOUNG, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: February 19, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Paul R. Brazil, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Nina Ren, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On April 9, 2024, Monica Young 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 the administration of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on October 3, 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 his 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-00534-UNJ Document 22 Filed 03/24/25 Page 2 of 2 On February 18, 2025, 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 Conceding Entitlement to Compensation and Proffer of Damages at 1. Specifically, Respondent has concluded that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 5. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. at 5-6. 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 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00534-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-03-25 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/19/2025) regarding 18 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-00534-UNJ Document 23 Filed 03/25/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-534V MONICA YOUNG, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: February 19, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Paul R. Brazil, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Nina Ren, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On April 9, 2024, Monica Young 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 October 3, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On February 19, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On February 18, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation indicating Petitioner should be awarded $115,000.00 for pain and suffering. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report Conceding Entitlement to Compensation and Proffer of Damages (“Proffer”) at 6. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that 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 1:24-vv-00534-UNJ Document 23 Filed 03/25/25 Page 2 of 2 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $115,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement 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. 2