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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00040
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00040
Petitioner: James Rigdon
Filed: 2025-01-10
Decided: 2026-02-25
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2023-11-27
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 57750

AI-assisted case summary:
On January 10, 2025, James Rigdon filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on November 27, 2023.

Respondent denied Table SIRVA, vaccine causation, and vaccine-related sequelae.

The stipulation does not provide a clinical timeline, imaging, therapy, injections, or work/daily-life effects.

On February 25, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $57,750.00 lump sum.

Petitioner was represented by Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Austin, TX.

Theory of causation field:
influenza vaccine on November 27, 2023 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). COMPENSATED. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, vaccine causation, and vaccine-related sequelae. The stipulation does not provide a clinical timeline, imaging, therapy, injections, or work/daily-life effects. Award/status: $57,750.00 lump sum. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed January 10, 2025; decision February 25, 2026. Attorney: Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Austin, TX. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00040-0
Date issued/filed: 2026-03-27
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/25/2026) regarding 25 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00040-UNJ Document 31 Filed 03/27/26 Page 1 of 7
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-0040V
JAMES RIGDON, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: February 25, 2026
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Austin, TX, for Petitioner.
Camille Michelle Collett, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On January 10, 2025, James Rigdon filed a petition for compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the
“Vaccine Act”). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to
Petitioner’s receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine, which vaccine is listed in the Vaccine
Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a), on November 27, 2023. Petitioner alleges
that he suffered from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) within
the time period set forth in the Table following administration of the vaccine. Petitioner
further alleges that he experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six
months.
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).

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Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the
flu vaccine caused Petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies
that his current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.
Nevertheless, on February 24, 2026, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation3
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 $57,750.00 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.4
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
3 In attaching the parties’ joint stipulation, I have omitted the last page – an Adobe Acrobat Sign form that
includes personal information regarding Petitioner.
4 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.
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Case 1:25-vv-00040-UNJ Document 31 Filed 03/27/26 Page 3 of 7
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
JAMES RIGDON,
Petitioner, No. 25-40v
Chief Special Master Corcoran
V. ECF
SECRET ARY OF HEAL TH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
STIPULATION
The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters:
I. On January I 0, 2025, James Rigdon ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine
compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-I0
to -34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related
to petitioner's receipt of an influenza ("flu") vaccine, which is a vaccine contained in the
Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3(a).
2. Petitioner received the flu vaccine on November 27, 2023.
3. The vaccine was administered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges that he suffered from a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table following administration
of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that he experienced the residual effects of this condition
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 his condition.

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6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu
vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that his
current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related 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 8 of this Stipulation.
8. As soon as practicable after an entry ofj udgment 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 of$57,750.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's
counsel's IOL TA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount
represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa-l 5(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-2 I (a)()), 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.
I 0. Petitioner and his attorney represent that 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-I 5(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.
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11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to
paragraph 9 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, and past unreimbursed expenses, 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-l 5(g) and (h).
13. In return for the payment described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in his
individual capacity, and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns,
does forever 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. § 300 aa-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 flu vaccination administered on November 27, 2023,
as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about January I 0,
2025, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 25-40V.
14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of judgment, this agreement shall be voidable
upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties.
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15. If the 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 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 9 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 flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA
or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that petitioner suffered an injury
contained in the Vaccine Injury Table.
18. All rights and obi igations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's
heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns.
END OF STIPULATION
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Case 1:25-vv-00040-UNJ Document 31 Filed 03/27/26 Page 7 of 7
Respectfully submitted,
PETITIONER:
JAMES RIGDON
ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:
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WENDYC
SIRI GLI Deputy Director
1005 Congress Av enue, Suite 925-C36 Torts Branch
Austin, TX 78701 Civil Division
Tel: (512) 265-5622 U.S. Department of Justice
wcox@sirilIp.com P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR
OF THE SECRET ARY OF HEAL TH RESPONDENT:
AND HUMAN SERVICES:
s.
Jeffrey
Digitally signed by
Jeffrey S. Beach -S
Be ac h -S Date: 2026.02.18
10:54:42-05'00' for
CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH CA~4'
Director, Division of Injury Senior Trial Attorney
Compensation Programs Torts Branch, Civil Division
Health Systems Bureau U.S. Department of Justice
Health Resources and Services P.O. Box 146
Administration Benjamin Franklin Station
U.S. Department of Health Washington, DC 20044-0146
and Human Services Tel: (202) 616-4098
5600 Fishers Lane, 14 W-18 Camille.M.Collettt@usdoj.gov
Rockville, MD 20857
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