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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00142
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00142
Petitioner: Olivia Grace Elliott
Filed: 2025-01-24
Decided: 2025-11-24
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2023-10-30
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 62500

AI-assisted case summary:
On January 24, 2025, Olivia Grace Elliott filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 30, 2023 caused a right shoulder injury related to vaccine administration lasting more than six months.

Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms. Elliott had no prior right-shoulder pain or dysfunction, that pain occurred within 48 hours, that pain was limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and that no other condition explained it. The public documents do not describe the clinical course beyond those Table findings.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found entitlement on August 11, 2025. On November 24, 2025, he awarded $62,500.00 for pain and suffering as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account.

Theory of causation field:
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 30, 2023; right Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement; public text lacks detailed clinical chronology. Entitlement August 11, 2025; damages November 24, 2025. Award $62,500.00 pain/suffering. Petition filed January 24, 2025.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00142-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-09-10
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 08/11/2025) regarding 17 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00142-UNJ Document 20 Filed 09/10/25 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-0142V
OLIVIA GRACE ELLIOTT, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: August 11, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner.
Meghan Murphy, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On January 24, 2025, Olivia Grace Elliott 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 30,
2023. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that “the adverse affects of [her] vaccine-
related injuries have lasted for longer than six (6) months.” Id. The case was assigned to
the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On August 8, 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’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined
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 1:25-vv-00142-UNJ Document 20 Filed 09/10/25 Page 2 of 2
by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, Petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation,
or dysfunction of her right 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.” Id. at 4-5. 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
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00142-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-12-30
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/24/2025) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00142-UNJ Document 30 Filed 12/30/25 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-0142V
OLIVIA GRACE ELLIOTT, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: November 24, 2025
v.
‘
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner.
Meghan Murphy, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On January 24, 2025, Olivia Grace Elliott 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 30,
2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office
of Special Masters.
On August 11, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for her SIRVA. On November 21, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $62,500.00 for
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 1:25-vv-00142-UNJ Document 30 Filed 12/30/25 Page 2 of 4
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $62,500.00 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).
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 1:25-vv-00142-UNJ Document 30 Filed 12/30/25 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
OLIVIA GRACE ELLIOTT, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 25-142V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH )
AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On January 24, 2025, Olivia Grace Elliott (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
(“Petition”) 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 she suffered from a right shoulder injury
related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she
received on October 30, 2023. Petition at 1. On August 8, 2025, the Secretary of Health and
Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case was appropriate
for compensation under the terms of the Act. ECF No. 15. On August 11, 2025, Chief Special
Master Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding petitioner entitled to compensation.
ECF No. 17.
I. Compensation
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $62,500.00 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.

Case 1:25-vv-00142-UNJ Document 30 Filed 12/30/25 Page 4 of 4
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 Chief Special Master Corcoran’s
decision and the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $62,500.00, to
be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt
disbursement to petitioner.
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
TRACI R. PATTON
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Meghan R. Murphy
MEGHAN R. MURPHY
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) 616-4264
meghan.r.murphy@usdoj.gov
DATED: November 21, 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