VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01196 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01196 Petitioner: Joshua Langner Filed: 2024-08-06 Decided: 2026-03-11 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-11-03 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: entitlement_granted_pending_damages Award amount USD: AI-assisted case summary: Joshua Langner filed a petition on August 6, 2024, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 3, 2022. He alleged that the injury met the Table definition for SIRVA and that residual effects lasted for more than six months. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on March 6, 2026, conceding entitlement. The report stated that Mr. Langner's injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that the legal prerequisites for Vaccine Program compensation were satisfied. The public entitlement decision is brief and does not provide a detailed medical treatment history. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on March 11, 2026. The decision resolved entitlement only; damages had not yet been awarded in the public record reviewed for this update. Mr. Langner was represented by Joseph Alexander Vuckovich of Maglio Christopher & Toale, P.A. in Washington, D.C. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on November 3, 2022 allegedly causing SIRVA. ENTITLEMENT GRANTED; DAMAGES PENDING. Respondent conceded in a March 6, 2026 Rule 4(c) report that the alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that Vaccine Act prerequisites were satisfied. Public entitlement decision contains limited clinical detail. Petition filed August 6, 2024; entitlement decision by Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran on March 11, 2026. No damages award in reviewed decision. Attorney: Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, Washington DC. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01196-0 Date issued/filed: 2026-04-16 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 03/11/2026) regarding 39 Ruling on Entitlement, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01196-UNJ Document 42 Filed 04/16/26 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1196V JOSHUA LANGNER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: March 11, 2026 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Sara DeStefano, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On August 6, 2024, Joshua Langner (“Petitioner”) 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 from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on November 3, 2022. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On March 6, 2026, 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, 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-01196-UNJ Document 42 Filed 04/16/26 Page 2 of 2 ECF No. 38. Specifically, Respondent indicated that “[P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 11. Respondent does not dispute that 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 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01196-cl-extra-11312000 Date issued/filed: 2026-04-16 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10844641 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1196V JOSHUA LANGNER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: March 11, 2026 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Sara DeStefano, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On August 6, 2024, Joshua Langner (“Petitioner”) 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 from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on November 3, 2022. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On March 6, 2026, 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, 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). ECF No. 38. Specifically, Respondent indicated that “[P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 11. Respondent does not dispute that 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 2