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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00880
Petitioner: Charles Wolle
Filed: 2025-01-06
Decided: 2025-05-29
Vaccine: Tdap
Vaccination date: 2022-11-25
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 98528

AI-assisted case summary:
Charles Wolle filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 6, 2025, alleging he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a tetanus (Tdap) vaccination received on November 25, 2022. He further alleged that the injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on December 20, 2024, conceding that Mr. Wolle's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on January 6, 2025, finding Mr. Wolle entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 22, 2025, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, indicating that Mr. Wolle should be awarded $98,528.88. This amount was comprised of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering, $330.08 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $3,198.80 for past lost wages. The proffer stated that Mr. Wolle agreed with this proposed award. On May 29, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages, adopting the terms of the proffer and awarding Mr. Wolle a lump sum payment of $98,528.88. The award was to be paid through an ACH deposit to Mr. Wolle's counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. Petitioner was represented by Joseph P. Shannon of Shannon Law Group, P.C., and Respondent was represented by Sarah Black Rifkin of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, or treatments received by Mr. Wolle.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Charles Wolle alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following a Tdap vaccination on November 25, 2022. The respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. The public text does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed medical evidence. Petitioner was found entitled to compensation based on the respondent's concession. An award of $98,528.88 was granted, consisting of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering, $330.08 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $3,198.80 for past lost wages. This award was agreed upon by both parties via a proffer. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued the Ruling on Entitlement on January 6, 2025, and the Decision Awarding Damages on May 29, 2025. Petitioner was represented by Joseph P. Shannon, and Respondent by Sarah Black Rifkin.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00880-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-02-07
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 01/06/2025) regarding 15 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00880-UNJ Document 21 Filed 02/07/25 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-0880V
CHARLES WOLLE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: January 6, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Joseph P. Shannon, Shannon Law Group, P.C., Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner.
Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On June 7, 2024, Charles Wolle 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 a tetanus vaccination he received on November 25,
2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he has suffered his vaccine-related injury
for more than six months. Petition at ¶ 32. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On December 20, 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. Respondent states that “Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA
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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as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 5. Respondent further agrees that “based
on the medical records . . . Petitioner suffered the residual effects of his condition for more
than six months.” 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-00880-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-05-29
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/23/2025) regarding 25 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00880-UNJ Document 31 Filed 05/29/25 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-0880V
CHARLES WOLLE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: April 23, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Joseph P. Shannon, Shannon Law Group, P.C., Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner.
Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On June 7, 2024, Charles Wolle 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 a tetanus vaccination he received on November 25,
2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office
of Special Masters.
On January 6, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for his SIRVA. On April 22, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award
of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $98,528.88,
comprised of $95.000.00 for pain and suffering, $330.08 for past unreimbursable
expenses, and $3,198.80 for past lost wages. 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 $98,528.88, comprised of $95,000.00 for pain and suffering,
$330.08 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $3,198.80 for past lost wages, 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-00880-UNJ Document 31 Filed 05/29/25 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
CHARLES WOLLE,
Petitioner, No. 24-880V (ECF)
Chief Special Master Corcoran
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On June 7, 2024, Charles Wolle (“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 he suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration
(“SIRVA”), “resulting from a tetanus vaccination he received on November 25, 2022.”1 Petition
at 1. On December 20, 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. ECF No. 14. On January 6, 2025, the Chief Special Master
issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 15.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $95,000.00 in pain and suffering
damages. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.
1 According to his vaccination record, petitioner received a combined tetanus, diphtheria, and
acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine on November 25, 2022. Petitioner’s Exhibit 2 at 145.

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B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses
related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past
unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $330.08. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B).
Petitioner agrees.
C. Lost Wages
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past lost wages related to his
vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in
the amount of $3,198.80. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). 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 following:2 a lump sum payment of $98,528.88, to be paid
through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to
petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Charles Wolle: $98,528.88
2 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-00880-UNJ Document 31 Filed 05/29/25 Page 5 of 5
Respectfully submitted,
YAAKOV M. ROTH
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
VORIS E. JOHNSON, JR.
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/Sarah B. Rifkin
SARAH B. RIFKIN
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) 305-5997
Sarah.Rifkin@usdoj.gov
DATED: March 22, 2025
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