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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00231
Petitioner: Delmont Likins
Filed: 2025-02-07
Decided: 2026-02-27
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2023-10-03
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 31680.12

AI-assisted case summary:
On February 7, 2025, Delmont Likins filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving influenza on October 3, 2023.

Respondent conceded Table SIRVA in a Rule 4(c) report.

Respondent agreed that he had no prior left-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; pain occurred within 48 hours; pain and decreased range of motion were limited to the injected shoulder; and no other condition explained the shoulder pain.

The public damages proffer gives limited clinical detail beyond the SIRVA Table elements.

On February 27, 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 $31,000.00 pain and suffering plus $680.12 Illinois Medicaid lien.

Petitioner was represented by Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA.

Theory of causation field:
influenza vaccine on October 3, 2023 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA); onset 0 days/within 48 hours. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded Table SIRVA in a Rule 4(c) report. Respondent agreed that he had no prior left-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; pain occurred within 48 hours; pain and decreased range of motion were limited to the injected shoulder; and no other condition explained the shoulder pain. Award/status: $31,000.00 pain and suffering plus $680.12 Illinois Medicaid lien. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed February 7, 2025; decision February 27, 2026. Attorney: Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00231-0
Date issued/filed: 2026-02-13
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 01/12/2026) regarding 21 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00231-UNJ Document 24 Filed 02/13/26 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-0231V
DELMONT LIKINS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: January 12, 2026
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Meghan Murphy, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On February 7, 2025, Delmont Likins 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 3, 2023.
Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges the vaccine was administered in the United States,
his symptoms have persisted for more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor any
other party, has ever filed any action for Petitioner’s vaccine-related injury or received
compensation for his vaccine-related injury. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 9-11. 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-00231-UNJ Document 24 Filed 02/13/26 Page 2 of 2
On January 7, 2026, 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 in that “petitioner had no history of pain,
inflammation, or dysfunction of his left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within
forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and decreased 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.” Id. at 3.
Respondent further agrees that the medical records indicate that Petitioner suffered the
residual effects of his condition for more than six months, and has satisfied all legal
prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. 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_25-vv-00231-1
Date issued/filed: 2026-03-31
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/27/2026 ) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00231-UNJ Document 30 Filed 03/31/26 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-0231V
DELMONT LIKINS, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 27, 2026
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Meghan Murphy, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On February 7, 2025, Delmont Likins 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 3, 2023.
Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of
Special Masters.
On January 12, 2026, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for SIRVA. On February 27, 2026, Respondent filed a proffer on award
of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $31,000.00, plus
funds to satisfy a Medicaid lien. 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-00231-UNJ Document 30 Filed 03/31/26 Page 2 of 5
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner:
A. A lump sum payment of $31,000.00 (in pain and suffering), to be paid through
an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt
disbursement to Petitioner; and
B. A lump sum payment of $680.12, representing compensation for satisfaction
of the State of Illinois Medicaid lien, to be paid through an ACH deposit to
Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to:
Claritev
Tax ID 26-3000153
535 E. Diehl Road, Suite 100
Naperville, IL 60563
These amounts represent 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-00231-UNJ Document 30 Filed 03/31/26 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
DELMONT LIKINS, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 25-231V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On February 7, 2025, Delmont Likins (“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 he suffered from a left shoulder injury
related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination he
received on October 3, 2023. Petition at 1. On January 7, 2026, respondent filed his Rule 4(c)
Report asserting that this case was appropriate for compensation. ECF No. 19. On January 12,
2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to
compensation. ECF No. 21.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $31,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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B. Medicaid Lien
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of Illinois
Medicaid lien in the amount of $680.12, which represents full satisfaction of any right of
subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of Illinois may have against any
individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of Illinois has made to or on behalf of
petitioner from the date of his eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as
a result of his vaccine-related injury suffered on or about October 3, 2023.
The above amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through
two lump sum payments described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision
and the Court’s judgment award the following: 1
A. A lump sum payment of $31,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to
petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Delmont
Likins; and
B. A lump sum payment of $680.12, representing compensation for satisfaction of the
State of Illinois Medicaid lien, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's
counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to:
Claritev
Tax ID 26-3000153
535 E. Diehl Road, Suite 100
Naperville, IL 60563
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 medical
expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages.
2

Case 1:25-vv-00231-UNJ Document 30 Filed 03/31/26 Page 5 of 5
Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respectfully submitted,
BRETT A. SHUMATE
Assistant Attorney General
JONATHAN D. GUYNN
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
LARA A. ENGLUND
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: February 27, 2026
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