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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00347
Petitioner: Shatrece Minett
Filed: 2025-02-26
Decided: 2025-10-29
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2023-12-01
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 67576.85

AI-assisted case summary:
On February 26, 2025, Shatrece Minett filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on December 1, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.

Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Ms. Minett's alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA and that she met the legal prerequisites for compensation. The public decisions do not describe the clinical course beyond the Table concession.

Chief Special Master Corcoran found entitlement on October 17, 2025. On October 29, 2025, he awarded $67,576.85: $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $76.85 to satisfy a State of Wisconsin Medicaid lien.

Theory of causation field:
Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine December 1, 2023; Table SIRVA. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement; public text lacks clinical chronology. Entitlement October 17, 2025; damages October 29, 2025. Award $67,576.85 = $67,500 pain/suffering + $76.85 Wisconsin Medicaid lien. Petition filed February 26, 2025.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00347-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-12-15
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 10/17/2025) regarding 17 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00347-UNJ Document 25 Filed 12/15/25 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-0347V
SHATRECE MINETT, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: October 17, 2025
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Elizabeth Andary, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On February 26, 2025, Shatrece Minett 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 an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on
December 1, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit
of the Office of Special Masters.
On October 14, 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 agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with
SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 5 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a),
(c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for
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-00347-UNJ Document 25 Filed 12/15/25 Page 2 of 2
compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. (citing Section 11(c)(1)(D)(i), Section
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-00347-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-12-23
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/29/2025) regarding 21 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00347-UNJ Document 26 Filed 12/23/25 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-0347V
SHATRECE MINETT, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: October 29, 2025
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Elizabeth Andary, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON DAMAGES1
On February 26, 2025, Shatrece Minett 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 an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on
December 1, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit
of the Office of Special Masters.
On October 17, 2025, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for a Table SIRVA. On October 28, 2025, Respondent filed a
Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner
1Because 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.
2National 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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agrees with the proffered award. Id. at 2. Based on the record as a whole, I find that
Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached proffer, Petitioner is awarded the
following:
A. A lump sum of $67,500.00(for pain and suffering) to be paid through an ACH
deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to
Petitioner.
B. A lump sum of $76.85, representing compensation for satisfaction of the
State of Wisconsin Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to
Petitioner and:
WISCONSIN CASUALTY RECOVERY
225 East John Carpenter Freeway Suite 500
Irving, TX 75062
Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the State of Wisconsin (Wisconsin
Casualty Recovery) for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien.
These amounts represent compensation for all damages that would be available
under Section 15(a). Proffer at 2.
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-00347-UNJ Document 26 Filed 12/23/25 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
SHATRECE MINETT,
Petitioner,
v. No. 25-347V
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On February 26, 2025, Shatrece Minett (“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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on December
1, 2023. Petition at 1.
On October 14, 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 for a SIRVA Table injury. ECF No. 16. On October 17, 2025, the Chief Special Master
issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 17.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
a lump sum of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering. Petitioner agrees.

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B. Medicaid Lien
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of
Wisconsin Medicaid lien in the amount of $76.85, which represents full satisfaction of any right
of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of Wisconsin may have
against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of Wisconsin has made to
or on behalf of petitioner from the date of her eligibility for benefits through the date of
judgment in this case as a result of her alleged vaccine-related injury suffered on or about
December 1, 2023, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act.
These 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
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
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 $67,500.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to
petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Shatrece
Minett, and
B. A lump sum payment of $76.85, representing compensation for satisfaction of the
State of Wisconsin Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner
and:
WISCONSIN CASUALTY RECOVERY
225 East John Carpenter Freeway Suite 500
Irving, TX 75062
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.
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Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the State of Wisconsin (Wisconsin Casualty
Recovery) for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien.
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/ ELIZABETH A. ANDARY
ELIZABETH A. ANDARY
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) 616-9824
E-mail: Elizabeth.A.Andary@usdoj.gov
Dated: October 28, 2025
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