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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00464
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00464
Petitioner: Philip Crowley
Filed: 2025-03-13
Decided: 2026-01-02
Vaccine: hepatitis B
Vaccination date: 2024-01-17
Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 40000

AI-assisted case summary:
On March 13, 2025, Philip Crowley filed a petition alleging that a hepatitis B vaccine administered on January 17, 2024 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration.

Respondent denied that Mr. Crowley sustained a Table SIRVA, denied that the vaccine caused his alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that any current condition was vaccine-related. The public stipulation does not describe onset, medical treatment, imaging, injections, therapy, or residual limitations.

The parties settled the case. On January 2, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation and awarded Mr. Crowley $40,000.00 as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account.

Theory of causation field:
Hepatitis B vaccine January 17, 2024 allegedly causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, causation, and sequelae; public stipulation lacks clinical chronology. Award $40,000. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition March 13, 2025; decision January 2, 2026.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00464-0
Date issued/filed: 2026-02-02
Pages: 8
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/02/2026) regarding 19 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-464V
PHILIP CROWLEY, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: January 2, 2026
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Maximillian J. Muller, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Madelyn Weeks, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On March 13, 2025, Philip Crowley 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 that he suffered a Table injury - shoulder injury
related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of the administration of his January
17, 2024 hepatitis B vaccine. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed December 30, 2025, at ¶¶ 1-
2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that he received the vaccine in the United States, that he
suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that there has
been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury.
Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5; see Petition at ¶¶ 7-9. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained
a Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused [P]etitioner's alleged shoulder injury; and
denies that the vaccine caused [P]etitioner any other injury or [P]etitioner's current
condition.” Stipulation at ¶ 6.
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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Nevertheless, on December 30, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint
stipulation, 3 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 $40,000.00, 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 The “Vinesign” “Verification Complete” form attached to the parties’ Stipulation at page seven is omitted
from the attached copy of the parties’ Stipulation.
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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Vinesign Document ID: 032DB350-D44E-44BB-A537-B1 F8903C8BE1
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
PHILIP CROWLEY,
Petitioner, No. 25-464V
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran
V. ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
STIPULATION
The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters:
I. Philip Crowley ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the
National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l Oto 34 (the "Vaccine
Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt
of a hepatitis B vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42
C.F.R. § I 00.3(a).
2. Petitioner received a hepatitis B vaccine on January 17, 2024.
3. The vaccine was administered within the United States.
4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine
administration ("S[RVA") in his left arm within the time period set forth in the Table. Petitioner
further alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six
months.
The signed document can be validated at https://app.vinesign.comNerify

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5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action
for damages on petitioner's behalf as a result of the alleged injury.1
6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a Table injury; denies that the vaccine
caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury; and denies that the vaccine caused petitioner any
other injury or petitioner's current condition.
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
pursuantto 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 I (a)( l ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue
the following vaccine compensation payment for all damages that would be available under 42
U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a):
A lump sum of $40,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's
counsel's IOLT A account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount
represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa-15(a).
9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment 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)( I), 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 th is
petition.
1 Petitioner was previously awarded $105,000.00 in compensation for a SIRVA in his left arm
allegedly sustained as the result of an October 31, 2016 flu vaccination. See Crowley v. HHS,
No. I 9-957V, 2021 WL 4622164, at* I (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. Aug. 31, 2021) (adopting the
parties' stipulation).
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I 0. Petitioner and petitioner's 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-l 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.
I I. 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 of4 2 U.S.C. § 300aa-I5 (a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa-15(g) and (h).
13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in petitioner's
individual capacity,and on behalf of petitioner's 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 al 1
demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or cou Id
be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury
Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l0 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
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petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the hepatitis B vaccination
administered on January 17, 2024, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or
about March l3, 2025, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 25-464V.
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.
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 th is
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 hepatitis B vaccine caused petitioner's alleged
injury or any other injury or petitioner's current disabilities, or that petitioner suffered an injury
contained in the Vaccine Injury Table.
18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's
heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns.
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END OF STIPULATION
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Respectfully submitted,
PETITIONER:
PHILIP CROWLEY
ATTORNEY OF RECORD R AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL:
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MAXIMILLIAN J. MULLER HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Muller Brazil Deputy Director
7 15 Twining Road, Suite 208 Torts Branch
Dresher, PA 19025 Civil Division
(215) 885-1655 U.S. Department of Justice
max@m u llerbrazil .com P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR
OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT:
AND HUMAN SERVICES:
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CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH MADEL E. WEEKS
Director, Division of rnjury Trial Attorney
Compensation Programs Torts Branch
Health Systems Bureau Civil Division
Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice
Administration P.O. Box 146
U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station
and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146
5600 Fishers Lane, 14 W-18 (202) 305-3262
Rockville,MD 20857 made lyn.e.weeks@usdoj.gov
Dated:
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