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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00589
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00589
Petitioner: Sheri Blake
Filed: 2024-04-17
Decided: 2025-03-10
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2022-10-17
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 100000

AI-assisted case summary:
Sheri Blake filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 17, 2022. She further alleged that her symptoms persisted for more than six months. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours after the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site. The respondent also agreed that her symptoms persisted for more than six months and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 23, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 10, 2025, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering, to be paid as a lump sum through an ACH deposit to her counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Ms. Blake.

Theory of causation field:
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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00589-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-01-23
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 12/23/2024) regarding 16 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00589-UNJ Document 18 Filed 01/23/25 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-0589V
SHERI BLAKE,
Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v.
Filed: December 23, 2024
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Irene Angelica Firippis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On April 17, 2024, Sheri Blake 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on
October 17, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that her symptoms persisted for
more than six months. Petition at 3. The case was assigned to the Special Processing
Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On December 23, 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 states that “petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent
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).

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with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, petitioner had no history
of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred
within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced
ROM was limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other
condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. at
6. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition
for more than six months and that based on the record as it now stands, Petitioner has
satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the 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-00589-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-03-10
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/28/2025) regarding 21 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00589-UNJ Document 27 Filed 03/10/25 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-0589V
SHERI BLAKE,
Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v.
Filed: January 28, 2025
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Irene Angelica Firippis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On April 17, 2024, Sheri Blake 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on
October 17, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of
the Office of Special Masters.
On December 23, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation. On January 28, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded a total of $100,000.00,
in pain and suffering. 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 $100,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s
counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner, Sheri Blake. 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-00589-UNJ Document 27 Filed 03/10/25 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
SHERI BLAKE, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 24-589V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On April 17, 2024, Sheri Blake (“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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
(“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza vaccination received on October 17, 2022. Petition at 1.
On December 23, 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 December 23, 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
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $100,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.
This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.

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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 following:1 a lump sum payment of $100,000.00, to be paid
through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to
petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment
Lump sum to be paid through an ACH deposit to
petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt
disbursement to petitioner, Sheri Blake: $100,000.00
Respectfully submitted,
BRETT A. SHUMATE
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
GABRIELLE M. FIELDING
Assistant 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-00589-UNJ Document 27 Filed 03/10/25 Page 5 of 5
/s/ Irene A. Firippis
IRENE A. FIRIPPIS
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) 305-3250
irene.a.firippis@usdoj.gov
DATED: January 28, 2025
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