VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01921 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01921 Petitioner: Porchia Allen Filed: 2024-11-21 Decided: 2026-03-05 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2023-10-16 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 100505 AI-assisted case summary: On November 21, 2024, Porchia Allen filed a petition alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after an influenza vaccination on October 16, 2023. The case proceeded in the Special Processing Unit. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on December 9, 2025 conceding that Ms. Allen was entitled to compensation for a SIRVA Table injury. Respondent stated that she had no prior history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction in the vaccinated shoulder, that her shoulder pain and reduced range of motion were limited to that shoulder, and that her symptoms satisfied the Table criteria. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on December 15, 2025. On March 4, 2026, respondent filed a proffer stating that Ms. Allen should receive $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $10,505.76 to satisfy a State of Missouri Medicaid lien. Ms. Allen agreed. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the proffer on March 5, 2026 and awarded a total of $100,505.76. The pain-and-suffering portion was payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Ms. Allen, and the lien amount was payable through counsel for prompt disbursement to Missouri Healthy Blue. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on October 16, 2023, causing Table SIRVA; ENTITLEMENT GRANTED/COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded no prior shoulder dysfunction, symptoms limited to vaccinated shoulder, and Table criteria met. Award $100,505.76 ($90,000 pain/suffering + $10,505.76 State of Missouri Medicaid lien payable to Missouri Healthy Blue). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed November 21, 2024; entitlement December 15, 2025; damages March 5, 2026. Attorney: Jonathan Joseph Svitak, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge IL. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01921-0 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-15 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 12/15/2025) regarding 23 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01921-UNJ Document 25 Filed 01/15/26 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1921V PORCHIA ALLEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 15, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jonathan Joseph Svitak, Shannon Law Group, P.C., Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Jamica Marie Littles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 21, 2024, Porchia Allen 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”) following an influenza vaccination she received on October 16, 2023. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she has suffered the residual effects of her vaccine-related injury for more than six months. Petition at ¶ 33. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On December 9, 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. Respondent states that “Petitioner developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine 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-01921-UNJ Document 25 Filed 01/15/26 Page 2 of 2 administration (“SIRVA”) as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, Petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain Petitioner’s shoulder pain”. Id. at 7. Respondent further agrees that, based on the record as it now stands, 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-01921-cl-extra-11241515 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-15 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10774930 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1921V PORCHIA ALLEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 15, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jonathan Joseph Svitak, Shannon Law Group, P.C., Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Jamica Marie Littles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On November 21, 2024, Porchia Allen 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”) following an influenza vaccination she received on October 16, 2023. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she has suffered the residual effects of her vaccine-related injury for more than six months. Petition at ¶ 33. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On December 9, 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. Respondent states that “Petitioner developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine 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). administration (“SIRVA”) as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, Petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain Petitioner’s shoulder pain”. Id. at 7. Respondent further agrees that, based on the record as it now stands, 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 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01921-1 Date issued/filed: 2026-04-08 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/05/2026) regarding 28 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. (Main Document 34 replaced on 4/9/2026 to correct a typo in the conclusion of the Decision.) (fm). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01921-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/26 Page 1 of 5 CORRECTED In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1921V PORCHIA ALLEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: March 5, 2026 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jonathan Joseph Svitak, Shannon Law Group, P.C., Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Jamica Marie Littles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 21, 2024, Porchia Allen 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”) following an influenza vaccination she received on October 16, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On December 15, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On March 4, 2026, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $90,000.00 for pain and suffering plus $10,505.76 for satisfaction of a State of Missouri Medicaid lien. Proffer at 2. 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). Case 1:24-vv-01921-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/26 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award the following: • A lump sum payment of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. • A lump sum payment of $10,505.76, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of Missouri Medicaid lien, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Missouri Healthy Blue, P.O. Box 659940, San Antonio, TX 78265-9939. These amounts represent 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-01921-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/26 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS PORCHIA ALLEN, Petitioner, No. 24-1921V v. Chief Special Master Corcoran ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 21, 2024, Porchia Allen (“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”). Petitioner alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), following the administration of an influenza vaccine she received on October 16, 2023. Petition, ECF No. 1 at 1. On December 9, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a 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. 21. On December 15, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 25. I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: Case 1:24-vv-01921-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/26 Page 4 of 5 A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $90,000.00 in past pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of Missouri Medicaid lien in the amount of $10,505.76, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of Missouri may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of Missouri has made to or on behalf of petitioner from the date of her eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as a result of her vaccine-related injury suffered on or about October 16, 2023. The above amounts represent 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 Payments The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through two lump sum payments described below and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 A. A lump sum payment of $90,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Porchia Allen; and B. A lump sum payment of $10,505.76, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of Missouri Medicaid lien, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to: Missouri Healthy Blue P.O. Box 659940 San Antonio, TX 78265-9939 1 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 pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 Case 1:24-vv-01921-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/26 Page 5 of 5 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 VORIS E. JOHNSON, JR. Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Jamica M. Littles JAMICA M. LITTLES 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) 305-4014 Email: jamica.m.littles@usdoj.gov Date: March 4, 2026 3