VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01691 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01691 Petitioner: Ianthie Jayakody Filed: 2024-10-18 Decided: 2025-12-03 Vaccine: human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination date: 2023-06-27 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 55000 AI-assisted case summary: On October 18, 2024, Ianthie Jayakody filed a petition alleging that a human papillomavirus vaccine administered on June 27, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Ms. Jayakody entitled to compensation for SIRVA on July 3, 2025. The public entitlement and damages documents do not provide a detailed clinical chronology of first pain, treatment visits, imaging, injections, physical therapy, or residual limitations. On December 3, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted respondent's damages proffer and awarded Ms. Jayakody $55,000.00 for pain and suffering as a lump sum. Theory of causation field: HPV vaccine June 27, 2023 causing Table SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public documents lack clinical chronology. Award $55,000 pain/suffering. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition October 18, 2024; entitlement July 3, 2025; damages December 3, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01691-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-04 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/03/2025) regarding 15 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01691-UNJ Document 17 Filed 08/04/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1691V IANTHIE JAYAKODY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 3, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David J. Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 18, 2024, Ianthie Jayakody 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 receiving a human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccination on June 27, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 21, 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 notes that Petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or 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-01691-UNJ Document 17 Filed 08/04/25 Page 2 of 2 dysfunction in her left shoulder prior to vaccination; that pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of the HPV vaccination; that pain an reduced range of motion was limited to her left shoulder; and that no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain Petitioner’s shoulder pain. Id. at 4. 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-01691-cl-extra-11113672 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-04 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10647085 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1691V IANTHIE JAYAKODY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 3, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David J. Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 18, 2024, Ianthie Jayakody 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 receiving a human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccination on June 27, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 21, 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 notes that Petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or 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). dysfunction in her left shoulder prior to vaccination; that pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of the HPV vaccination; that pain an reduced range of motion was limited to her left shoulder; and that no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain Petitioner’s shoulder pain. Id. at 4. 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-01691-1 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-05 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/03/2025) regarding 21 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01691-UNJ Document 25 Filed 01/05/26 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1691V IANTHIE JAYAKODY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 3, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David J. Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On October 18, 2024, Ianthie Jayakody 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 receiving a human papillomavirus vaccination on June 27, 2023. Petition at 1-2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 3, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On December 3, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00, the whole amount representing compensation for Petitioner’s past pain and suffering. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered 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-01691-UNJ Document 25 Filed 01/05/26 Page 2 of 5 award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $55,000.00, 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. 2 Case 1:24-vv-01691-UNJ Document 25 Filed 01/05/26 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS IANTHIE JAYAKODY, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1691V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1 On October 18, 2024, Ianthie Jayakody (“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 Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) following a human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccination she received on June 27, 2023. Petition at 1-2 (ECF No. 1). On May 21, 2025, 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. 13. On July 3, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding that petitioner is entitled to vaccine compensation. ECF No. 15. I. Items of Compensation Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00 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. Case 1:24-vv-01691-UNJ Document 25 Filed 01/05/26 Page 4 of 5 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 $55,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Ianthie Jayakody. Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case. 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 VORIS E. JOHNSON 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. 2 Case 1:24-vv-01691-UNJ Document 25 Filed 01/05/26 Page 5 of 5 s/ EMILY M. HANSON EMILY M. HANSON 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) 430-4802 emily.hanson@usdoj.gov DATE: December 3, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01691-cl-extra-11235604 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-05 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10769019 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1691V IANTHIE JAYAKODY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 3, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David J. Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On October 18, 2024, Ianthie Jayakody 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 receiving a human papillomavirus vaccination on June 27, 2023. Petition at 1-2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 3, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On December 3, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00, the whole amount representing compensation for Petitioner’s past pain and suffering. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered 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). award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $55,000.00, 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. 2 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS IANTHIE JAYAKODY, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1691V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION 1 On October 18, 2024, Ianthie Jayakody (“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 Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) following a human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccination she received on June 27, 2023. Petition at 1-2 (ECF No. 1). On May 21, 2025, 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. 13. On July 3, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding that petitioner is entitled to vaccine compensation. ECF No. 15. I. Items of Compensation Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00 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. 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 $55,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Ianthie Jayakody. Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case. 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 VORIS E. JOHNSON 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. 2 s/ EMILY M. HANSON EMILY M. HANSON 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) 430-4802 emily.hanson@usdoj.gov DATE: December 3, 2025 3