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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00685
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00685
Petitioner: Debra White
Filed: 2024-04-30
Decided: 2025-08-26
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2023-09-21
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 99000

AI-assisted case summary:
Debra White filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 30, 2024, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 21, 2023, caused her to develop a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on April 11, 2025, conceding that Ms. White was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her injury was consistent with a SIRVA, a condition listed in the Vaccine Injury Table, and that she had suffered residual effects for more than six months. The respondent also confirmed that all other legal requirements for compensation under the Act had been met. On April 24, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. White entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 14, 2025, the parties filed a stipulation and proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent proffered an award of $99,000.00 for pain and suffering, to which Ms. White agreed. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on August 26, 2025, awarding Ms. White a lump sum payment of $99,000.00 for pain and suffering. This amount was to be paid through an ACH deposit to her counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Ms. White. Petitioner was represented by Bradley S. Freedberg, and respondent was represented by Lynn Christina Schlie. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury beyond it being a SIRVA.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Debra White alleged a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine administered on September 21, 2023. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the injury was consistent with a SIRVA Table injury and that residual effects lasted more than six months. All other legal requirements were met. The case was decided by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. Petitioner was represented by Bradley S. Freedberg, P.C., and respondent by Lynn Christina Schlie. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 24, 2025. A decision awarding damages was issued on August 26, 2025, based on a stipulation and proffer filed on July 14, 2025. The award was $99,000.00 for pain and suffering, paid as a lump sum via ACH deposit to petitioner's counsel for disbursement. The public text indicates the theory is a "Table Injury" but does not detail specific medical experts, competing medical theories, or the precise mechanism of injury beyond the general classification of SIRVA.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00685-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-05-27
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/24/2025 ) regarding 19 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00685-UNJ Document 23 Filed 05/27/25 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-685V
DEBRA WHITE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 24, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Bradley S. Freedberg, Bradley S. Freedberg, P.C., Denver, CO, for Petitioner.
Lynn Christina Schlie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On April 30, 2024, Debra White 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 Injury” of shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received
on September 21, 2023. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the
residual effects of her injury for more than six months, that the vaccine was administered
within the United States, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil
action on her behalf as a result of her injury. Amended Petition for Vaccine Compensation
at 1-3. 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-00685-UNJ Document 23 Filed 05/27/25 Page 2 of 2
On April 11, 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 at 1. Specifically, Respondent has concluded
that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury table.
Id. at 5-6. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has suffered the sequela of her injury
for more than six months and all other legal requirements have been met 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-00685-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-08-26
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 07/14/2025) regarding 25 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00685-UNJ Document 28 Filed 08/26/25 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-685V
DEBRA WHITE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: July 14, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Bradley S. Freedberg, Bradley S. Freedberg, P.C., Denver, CO, for Petitioner.
Lynn Christina Schlie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On April 30, 2024, Debra White 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 from a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine
Administration (“SIRVA”) following an influenza vaccine administered on September 21,
2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office
of Special Masters.
On April 24, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for a SIRVA. On July 14, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation indicating Petitioner should be awarded $99,000.00 for pain and suffering.
Respondent’s Proffer on Award of Compensation (“Proffer”) at 1. 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 Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum
payment of $99,000.00 for pain and suffering and 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.
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Case 1:24-vv-00685-UNJ Document 28 Filed 08/26/25 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
__________________________________________
)
DEBRA WHITE, )
)
Petitioner, ) No. 24-685V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH )
AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
__________________________________________)
PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On April 30, 2024, Debra White (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the
National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-10 et seq., alleging that an
influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to her on September 21, 2023, caused her to develop a
shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”). Petition at 1; ECF No. 1. On April
11, 2025, 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. ECF No. 18. On April 24, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Ruling
on Entitlement finding that petitioner is entitled to compensation. ECF No. 19. Respondent now
proffers the following regarding the amount of compensation to be awarded.
I. Items of Compensation
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $99,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). 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

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lump sum payment of $99,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s
IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. Petitioner agrees.
Respectfully submitted,
BRETT A. SHUMATE
Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
JULIA C. COLLISON
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Lynn C. Schlie
LYNN C. SCHLIE
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) 616-3667
Email: lynn.schlie@usdoj.gov
DATED: July 14, 2025
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