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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02081
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02081
Petitioner: Lynne Carroll
Filed: 2024-12-18
Decided: 2025-09-09
Vaccine: tetanus
Vaccination date: 2024-05-15
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 67500

AI-assisted case summary:
Lynne Carroll filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that a tetanus vaccination she received on May 15, 2024, caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). She further alleged that her injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition and medical records and conceded that Carroll is entitled to compensation. The respondent determined that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also confirmed that the residual effects lasted for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court issued a ruling on entitlement. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of damages. The court awarded Lynne Carroll a lump sum payment of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering, to be paid through her counsel's IOLTA account.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02081-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-09-09
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/30/2025) regarding 21 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-02081-UNJ Document 31 Filed 09/09/25 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-2081V
LYNNE CARROLL, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: July 30, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Alison Haskins, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Aventura, FL, for Petitioner.
Rachelle Bishop, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On December 18, 2024, Lynne Carroll 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 Table shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of a tetanus vaccination that she received
on May 15, 2024. Petition at 1, ¶ 16. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the
residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior
award or settlement of a civil action on her behalf as a result of her injury. See Petition at
¶¶ 18-19. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special
Masters.
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-02081-UNJ Document 31 Filed 09/09/25 Page 2 of 2
On July 30, 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 states that medical personnel at the Division of Injury
Compensation Programs, Department of Health and Human Services (“DICP”) have
reviewed the petition and medical records filed in this case and has
concluded that compensation is appropriate. DICP has determined that
petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with 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 was 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. 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10).
Additionally, based on the medical records outlined above, petitioner
suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months.
Therefore, based on record evidence, petitioner has satisfied all legal
prerequisites for compensation under the Act. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-
13(a)(1)(B); id. § 300aa-11(c)(1)(D)(i).
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
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02081-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-09-09
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/05/2025) regarding 24 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-02081-UNJ Document 32 Filed 09/09/25 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-2081V
LYNNE CARROLL, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: August 5, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Alison Haskins, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Aventura, FL, for Petitioner.
Rachelle Bishop, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On December 18, 2024, Lynne Carroll 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 Table shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of a tetanus vaccination that she received
on May 15, 2024. Petition at 1, ¶ 16. The case was assigned to the Special Processing
Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On July 30, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for SIRVA. On August 4, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $67,500.00 in pain and
suffering. 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).

Case 1:24-vv-02081-UNJ Document 32 Filed 09/09/25 Page 2 of 4
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $67,500.00 (representing 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).
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-02081-UNJ Document 32 Filed 09/09/25 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
___________________________________
)
LYNNE CARROLL, )
)
Petitioner, ) No. 24-2081V
) Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran
v. )
)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH )
AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
___________________________________ )
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On December 18, 2024, Lynne Carroll (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 ( “Act”),
alleging that a May 15, 2024 tetanus vaccination caused her to suffer a shoulder injury related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table. Petition at 1. On
July 30, 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. ECF
No. 20. Later on July 30, 2025, the Court issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner
entitled to compensation. ECF No. 21.
I. Compensation
Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$67,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). This amount represents all
elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).
Petitioner agrees.

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II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a
lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Court’s decision and judgment
award the following: a lump sum payment of $67,500.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to
petitioner’s counsel IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner.1
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, JR.
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Rachelle P. Bishop
RACHELLE P. BISHOP
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
(202) 616-3662
Rachelle.P.Bishop@usdoj.gov
Dated: August 4, 2025
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 unreimbursed
expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering.
2