VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01976 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01976 Petitioner: Nicholas Monaco Filed: 2024-12-02 Decided: 2025-12-02 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-01-10 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 65000 AI-assisted case summary: On December 2, 2024, Nicholas Monaco filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on January 10, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Mr. Monaco entitled to compensation for SIRVA on September 30, 2025. The public entitlement and damages documents do not describe onset, medical visits, imaging, injections, therapy, or residual limitations. On December 2, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted respondent's damages proffer and awarded Mr. Monaco $65,000.00 for pain and suffering as a lump sum. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine January 10, 2022 causing Table SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public documents lack clinical chronology. Award $65,000 pain/suffering. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition December 2, 2024; entitlement September 30, 2025; damages December 2, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01976-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-10-31 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 09/30/2025) regarding 25 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01976-UNJ Document 28 Filed 10/31/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1976V NICHOLAS MONACO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: September 30, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Christopher J. Webb, Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, Memphis, TN, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 2, 2024, Nicholas Monaco 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 he suffered a Tabke shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on January 10, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On September 25, 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 3 (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-01976-UNJ Document 28 Filed 10/31/25 Page 2 of 2 (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. (citing Section 11(c)(1)(D)(i), Section 13(a)(1)(B)). 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-01976-cl-extra-11182202 Date issued/filed: 2025-10-31 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10715617 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1976V NICHOLAS MONACO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: September 30, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Christopher J. Webb, Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, Memphis, TN, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 2, 2024, Nicholas Monaco 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 he suffered a Tabke shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on January 10, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On September 25, 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 3 (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. (citing Section 11(c)(1)(D)(i), Section 13(a)(1)(B)). 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-01976-1 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-06 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/02/2025) regarding 32 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01976-UNJ Document 36 Filed 01/06/26 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1976V NICHOLAS MONACO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: December 2, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Christopher J. Webb, Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, Memphis, TN, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On December 2, 2024, Nicholas Monaco 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 he suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on January 10, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On September 30, 2025, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On December 2, 2025, Respondent filed a Proffer on an award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees 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-01976-UNJ Document 36 Filed 01/06/26 Page 2 of 5 with the proffered award. Id. at 1-2. 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, Petitioner is awarded a lump sum of $65,000.00 (for pain and suffering) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Proffer at 2. 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-01976-UNJ Document 36 Filed 01/06/26 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) NICHOLAS MONACO, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 24-1976V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1 On October 15, 2024, Nicholas Monaco (“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 he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) following an influenza (“flu”) vaccination he received on January 10, 2022. Petition at 1 (ECF No. 1). On September 25, 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. 23. On September 30, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding that petitioner was entitled to vaccine compensation. ECF No. 25. I. Items of Compensation Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $65,000.00 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-01976-UNJ Document 36 Filed 01/06/26 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 $65,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Nicolas Monaco. 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 JULIA M. COLLISON 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-01976-UNJ Document 36 Filed 01/06/26 Page 5 of 5 /s/ AUSTIN J. EGAN Austin J. Egan Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 451-7479 Austin.J.Egan@usdoj.gov Date: December 2, 2025 3