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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00148
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00148
Petitioner: Deborah Crawford
Filed: 2025-01-27
Decided: 2025-11-07
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2023-09-28
Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 40000

AI-assisted case summary:
On January 27, 2025, Deborah Crawford filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 28, 2023 caused a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. The public materials identify her as an adult petitioner but do not state her exact age.

Respondent conceded entitlement after the Division of Injury Compensation Programs reviewed the petition and medical records. DICP concluded that Ms. Crawford had no prior left-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; that pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination; that pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the vaccinated shoulder; that no other condition explained the pain; and that the residual effects lasted more than six months.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found entitlement on August 6, 2025. On November 7, 2025, he awarded $40,000.00 for actual pain and suffering, payable through counsel's IOLTA account. No separate unreimbursed expenses or future damages were awarded.

Theory of causation field:
Influenza vaccine September 28, 2023 causing left Table SIRVA in adult petitioner. COMPENSATED. DICP/Respondent conceded no prior left shoulder symptoms, pain within 48 hours, pain/reduced ROM limited to vaccinated shoulder, no alternative cause, and residual effects beyond six months. Entitlement August 6, 2025; damages November 7, 2025. Award $40,000 pain/suffering only. Petition filed January 27, 2025. Attorney Alison Haskins, Siri & Glimstad.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00148-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-09-09
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 08/06/2025 ) regarding 14 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00148-UNJ Document 18 Filed 09/09/25 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-148V
DEBORAH CRAWFORD, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: August 6, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Alison Haskins, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Aventura, FL, for Petitioner.
Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On January 27, 2025, Deborah Crawford 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 influenza (“flu”) vaccination that she
received on September 28, 2023. See Petition at 1-2, ¶¶ 6, 21. 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 ¶¶ 6, 19, 22-23. 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 1:25-vv-00148-UNJ Document 18 Filed 09/09/25 Page 2 of 2
On August 5, 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 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 concluded 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 and reduced ROM 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. 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 the record as it now stands, petitioner has
satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act. See 42
U.S.C. § 300aa-11(c)(1)(D)(i), -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
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00148-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-12-09
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/07/2025) regarding 23 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00148-UNJ Document 30 Filed 12/09/25 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-148V
DEBORAH CRAWFORD, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: November 7, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Alison Haskins, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Aventura, FL, for Petitioner.
Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On January 27, 2025, Deborah Crawford 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 influenza (“flu”) vaccination that she
received on September 28, 2023. See Petition at 1-2, ¶¶ 6, 21. The case was assigned
to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On August 6, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for SIRVA. On November 7, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award
of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $40,000.00 in pain
and suffering. Proffer at 1-2. 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 1:25-vv-00148-UNJ Document 30 Filed 12/09/25 Page 2 of 5
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $40,000.00 (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.
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Case 1:25-vv-00148-UNJ Document 30 Filed 12/09/25 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
DEBORAH CRAWFORD,
Petitioner,
v. No. 25-148V (ECF)
Chief Special Master Corcoran
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1
On January 25, 2025, Deborah Crawford (“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 she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to
Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) following an influenza (“flu”) vaccination he received on
September 28, 2023. Petition at 1-2 (ECF No. 1). On August 5, 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. 13.
On August 6, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding that
petitioner is entitled to vaccine compensation. ECF No. 14.
I. Items of Compensation
Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$40,000.00 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.

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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 $40,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s
counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Deborah Crawford.
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
LARA A. ENGLUND
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.
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Case 1:25-vv-00148-UNJ Document 30 Filed 12/09/25 Page 5 of 5
s/ EMILY M. HANSON
EMILY M. HANSON
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) 430-4802
emily.hanson@usdoj.gov
DATED: November 7, 2025
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