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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01667
Petitioner: June Augustine
Filed: 2024-10-16
Decided: 2026-03-18
Vaccine: influenza and/or pneumococcal conjugate
Vaccination date: 2022-11-02
Condition: right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 115000

AI-assisted case summary:
June Augustine filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 16, 2024. She alleged that she suffered a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza and pneumococcal conjugate vaccinations on November 2, 2022. The respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, finding that she satisfied all legal prerequisites. A ruling on entitlement was issued on March 17, 2026. Subsequently, on March 18, 2026, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $115,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $115,000.00 on April 30, 2026.

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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01667-0
Date issued/filed: 2026-04-30
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 03/17/2026) regarding 19 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-01667-UNJ Document 28 Filed 04/30/26 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-1667V
JUNE AUGUSTINE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: March 17, 2026
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
David J. Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner.
Lynn C. Schlie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On October 16, 2024, June Augustine 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 right shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration after receiving an influenza and/or a pneumococcal conjugate
vaccination on November 2, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she has
suffered the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. Id. The case was
assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On March 17, 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 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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1. Specifically, Respondent has indicated that based on the record as it now stands,
Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Id. at 5.
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-01667-1
Date issued/filed: 2026-04-30
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/18/2026) regarding 22 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-01667-UNJ Document 29 Filed 04/30/26 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-1667V
JUNE AUGUSTINE, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: March 18, 2026
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
David J. Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner.
Lynn C. Schlie, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On October 16, 2024, June Augustine 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”) after she received influenza and pneumococcal conjugate
vaccinations on November 2, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On March 17, 2026, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for her SIRVA. On March 18, 2026, Respondent filed a proffer on award
of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $115,000.00. 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 attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $115,000.00, 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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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
JUNE AUGUSTINE,
Petitioner,
v. No. 24-1667 (ECF)
Chief Special Master Corcoran
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1
On October 10, 2024, June Augustine (“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”), as amended, alleging that she suffered a right Shoulder Injury Related
to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) following the influenza (“flu”) and/or a pneumococcal
conjugate (“PCV”) vaccines she received on November 2, 2022. Petition at 1 (ECF No. 1). On
March 17, 2026, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed his 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 March 17, 2026, the Chief Special Master issued a
Ruling on Entitlement finding that petitioner is entitled to vaccine compensation. ECF No. 19.
I. Items of Compensation
Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$115,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.
1 This Proffer does not include attorneys’ fees and costs, which the parties intend to address after
the Damages Decision is issued.

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This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under
42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award/Recommended Payment
The parties recommend that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made
through one lump sum payment as described below and request that the Chief Special Master’s
decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:2
A lump sum payment of $115,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to
petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, June
Augustine.
Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respectfully submitted,
BRETT A. SHUMATE
Assistant Attorney General
JONATHAN D. GUYNN
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
TRACI R. PATTON
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
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 medical
expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering.
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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
T: (202) 616-3667
Dated: March 18, 2026 E: lynn.schlie@usdoj.gov
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I certify that today, March 18, 2026, a copy of the foregoing pleading was served by
electronic mail to David Carney at dcarney@greenlegalteam.com.
s/ Lynn C. Schlie
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