VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01583 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01583 Petitioner: Keevia Porter Filed: 2024-10-04 Decided: 2025-07-10 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2023-10-09 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 58457.13 AI-assisted case summary: On October 4, 2024, Keevia Porter filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 9, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that her injury was consistent with Table SIRVA. The public stipulation/proffer does not provide a detailed medical chronology. On July 10, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded a lump sum of $58,457.13. A later attorney-fee decision was separate from injury compensation. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine October 9, 2023 causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Award $58,457.13 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition October 4, 2024; decision July 10, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01583-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-06-09 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 05/08/2025) regarding 16 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01583-UNJ Document 20 Filed 06/09/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1583V KEEVIA PORTER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: May 8, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Katrina Sandifer Brown, Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC, Jackson, MS, for Petitioner. Zoe Wade, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 4, 2024, Keevia Porter 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 the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 9, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On April 23, 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 at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 4 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), 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-01583-UNJ Document 20 Filed 06/09/25 Page 2 of 2 (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. (internal citations omitted). 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-01583-cl-extra-11067689 Date issued/filed: 2025-06-09 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10601101 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1583V KEEVIA PORTER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: May 8, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Katrina Sandifer Brown, Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC, Jackson, MS, for Petitioner. Zoe Wade, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 4, 2024, Keevia Porter 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 the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 9, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On April 23, 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 at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 4 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), 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). (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. (internal citations omitted). 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 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01583-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-08 Pages: 8 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 07/10/2025) regarding 23 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01583-UNJ Document 30 Filed 09/08/25 Page 1 of 8 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1583V KEEVIA PORTER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: July 10, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Katrina Sandifer Brown, Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC, Jackson, MS, for Petitioner. Jay Travis Williamson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On October 4, 2024, Keevia Porter 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 alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 9, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 8, 2025, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA corresponding to a listing on the Vaccine Injury Table, see 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10)). 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-01583-UNJ Document 30 Filed 09/08/25 Page 2 of 8 On July 10, 2025, Respondent filed the attached joint stipulation.3, 4 I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached stipulation, I award a lump sum of $58,457.13 to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.5 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Usually, a proffer is filed by Respondent if the parties have reached an informal agreement regarding the appropriate amount of compensation to be awarded after an entitlement determination. However, in a minority of cases, the parties may choose to file a joint stipulation instead, reflecting more of a compromise regarding the compensation to be awarded. 4 In attaching the parties’ joint stipulation, I have omitted the last page – a VineSign form that includes personal information regarding Petitioner. 5 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 Case 1:24-vv-01583-UNJ Document 30 Filed 09/08/25 Page 3 of 8 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS KEEVlA PORTER, Petitioner, No. 24-1583V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I. Keevia Porter, petitioner, filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-10 to -34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza ("flu") vaccine, which is a vaccine contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § L00.3 (a). 1 2. Petitioner received the flu vaccine on October 9, 2023 . 3. The vaccination was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner sustained a left shoulder injury related to vaccination administration 1 On October 9, 2023, petitioner received a COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccines against COVID-19 are not contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-14 and 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). Pursuant to the declaration issued by the Secretary of Health and Human Services under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (42 U.S.C. §§ 247d-6d, 247d-6e), claims for alleged injuries from COVID-19 countermeasures, including vaccines, may be compensable under the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program ("CICP"). See 85 Fed. Reg. 15198, 15202 (March 17, 2020). Case 1:24-vv-01583-UNJ Document 30 Filed 09/08/25 Page 4 of 8 Case 1:24-vv-01583-UNJ Document 30 Filed 09/08/25 Page 5 of 8 Case 1:24-vv-01583-UNJ Document 30 Filed 09/08/25 Page 6 of 8 Case 1:24-vv-01583-UNJ Document 30 Filed 09/08/25 Page 7 of 8 Case 1:24-vv-01583-UNJ Document 30 Filed 09/08/25 Page 8 of 8 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01583-cl-extra-11269738 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-02 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10803010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1583V KEEVIA PORTER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 30, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Katrina Sandifer Brown, Brown Bass & Jeter, PLLC, Jackson, MS, for Petitioner. Jay Travis Williamson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 4, 2024, Keevia Porter 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 alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as the result of an influenza vaccination received on October 9, 2023. Petition, ECF No. 1. On July 10, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 23. 1Because 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). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $10,611.75 (representing $9,789.00 in fees plus $822.75 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed July 23, 2025, ECF No. 27. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that she incurred no personal out-of- pocket expenses. ECF No. 27-3. Respondent reacted to the motion on July 23, 2025, indicating that he does not object to the overall amount sought and does not oppose petitioner’s request. ECF No. 28. Petitioner filed a reply thereafter requesting an award of fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 29. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 27-2. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. I find the requested costs reasonable and hereby award them in full. The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, I hereby GRANT Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $10,611.75 (representing $9,789.00 in fees plus $822.75 in costs) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for review (see Appendix B to the Rules of the Court), the Clerk of Court shall 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), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2