VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01855 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01855 Petitioner: Joy Terrell Filed: 2024-11-12 Decided: 2025-10-07 Vaccine: human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccination date: 2023-03-22 Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 30000 AI-assisted case summary: On November 12, 2024, Joy Terrell filed a petition alleging that a human papillomavirus vaccine administered on March 22, 2023 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent denied that Ms. Terrell sustained a Table SIRVA, denied that the HPV vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied vaccine-related sequelae. The public stipulation does not describe the first symptom, examinations, imaging, injections, physical therapy, or residual limitations. The parties resolved the case by stipulation filed October 6, 2025. On October 7, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation and awarded Ms. Terrell $30,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account. Theory of causation field: HPV vaccine March 22, 2023 allegedly causing left SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, causation, and sequelae; public stipulation lacks clinical chronology. Award $30,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition November 12, 2024; decision October 7, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01855-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-07 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/07/2025 ) regarding 23 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01855-UNJ Document 27 Filed 11/07/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1855V JOY TERRELL, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 7, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On November 12, 2024, Joy Terrell 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”), a defined Table injury, or in the alternative a caused-in-fact injury, after receiving a human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccine on March 22, 2023. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 2, 11; Stipulation, filed Oct. 6, 2025, ¶¶ 1-2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of the SIRVA for more than six months, and that neither she nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her SIRVA, alleged as vaccine caused. Petition at ¶¶ 2, 12-14; Stipulation ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury and denies that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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-01855-UNJ Document 27 Filed 11/07/25 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on October 6, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. 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 the following compensation: A lump sum of $30,000.00, 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. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, 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-01855-UNJ Document 27 Filed 11/07/25 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JOY TERRELL, Petitioner, V. No. 24-1855V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. On November 12, 2024, petitioner filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to -34 (the "Program"). The petition seeks compensation for an injury allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the human papillomavirus ("HPV") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table, 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a) (the "Table"). 2. Petitioner received an HPV vaccine on March 22, 2023. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") as a result of her vaccination. Petitioner further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of her alleged injury. Case 1:24-vv-01855-UNJ Document 27 Filed 11/07/25 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SmV A Table injury and denies that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph eight of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum payment of $30,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's counsel's IOLT A account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this petition. 10. Petitioner and her attorney represent that the compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 2 Case 1:24-vv-01855-UNJ Document 27 Filed 11/07/25 Page 5 of 7 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph eight and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph nine of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the compensation described in paragraphs eight and nine, petitioner, in her individual capacity, and on behalf of her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, does forever and irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit, and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses, and all demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the HPV vaccination administered on March 22, 2023, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about November 12, 2024, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 24-1855V. 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry ofj udgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 15. If the Chief Special Master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity 3 Case 1:24-vv-01855-UNJ Document 27 Filed 11/07/25 Page 6 of 7 with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph nine above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the HPV vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, or that she suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Case 1:24-vv-01855-UNJ Document 27 Filed 11/07/25 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: JOY TERRELL ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PE ITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: f~l~ ~ l-· ~~~&~ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN er Br ii Deputy Director 715 Twining Road, Suite 208 Torts Branch Dresher, PA 19025 Civil Division Telephone: (215) 885-1655 U.S. Department of Justice ~aul@1m1ll0fbfft~il.co111 P.O. Box 146 bV i d9e~rrutltvbrca.i LC O\'Y' Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND RESPONDENT: HUMAN SERVICES: effrey S. J Digitally signed by Jeffrey S. Beach -S Be ach -S _ Date: 2025.09.18 o9:2s:so .04•00· for CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Director, Division of Injury Compensation Programs Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 14W-18 (202) 616-0515 Rockville, MD 20857 joseph.leavitt@usdoj.gov Oe,khcr ' icts Dated: I 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01855-cl-extra-11199268 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-07 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10732683 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1855V JOY TERRELL, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 7, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On November 12, 2024, Joy Terrell 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”), a defined Table injury, or in the alternative a caused-in-fact injury, after receiving a human papillomavirus (“HPV”) vaccine on March 22, 2023. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 2, 11; Stipulation, filed Oct. 6, 2025, ¶¶ 1-2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of the SIRVA for more than six months, and that neither she nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her SIRVA, alleged as vaccine caused. Petition at ¶¶ 2, 12-14; Stipulation ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury and denies that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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). Nevertheless, on October 6, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. 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 the following compensation: A lump sum of $30,000.00, 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. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, 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 JOY TERRELL, Petitioner, V. No. 24-1855V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. On November 12, 2024, petitioner filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to -34 (the "Program"). The petition seeks compensation for an injury allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the human papillomavirus ("HPV") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table, 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a) (the "Table"). 2. Petitioner received an HPV vaccine on March 22, 2023. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") as a result of her vaccination. Petitioner further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of her alleged injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SmVA Table injury and denies that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph eight of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum payment of $30,000.00 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 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this petition. 10. Petitioner and her attorney represent that the compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 2 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph eight and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph nine of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the compensation described in paragraphs eight and nine, petitioner, in her individual capacity, and on behalf of her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, does forever and irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit, and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses, and all demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the HPV vaccination administered on March 22, 2023, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about November 12, 2024, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 24-1855V. 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry ofjudgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 15. If the Chief Special Master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity 3 with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph nine above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the HPV vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, or that she suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: JOY TERRELL ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PE ITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~ l-· f ~ l ~ ~~~&~ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN er Br ii Deputy Director 715 Twining Road, Suite 208 Torts Branch Dresher, PA 19025 Civil Division Telephone: (215) 885-1655 U.S. Department of Justice ~aul@1m1ll0fbfft~il.co111 P.O. Box 146 bV i d9e~rrutltvbrca.i LCO\'Y' Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND RESPONDENT: HUMAN SERVICES: effrey S. Digitally signed by J Jeffrey S. Beach -S Date: 2025.09. 18 Beach -S _ o9:2s:so .04•00· for CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Director, Division of Injury Compensation Programs Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 14W-18 (202) 616-0515 Rockville, MD 20857 joseph.leavitt@usdoj.gov Dated: Oe,khcr ' I icts 5