VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01348 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01348 Petitioner: Wilma Jones Filed: 2025-08-12 Decided: 2026-02-18 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2024-10-29 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 60000 AI-assisted case summary: On August 12, 2025, Wilma Jones filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination on October 29, 2024 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) report and proffer on February 18, 2026, conceding entitlement and representing that Ms. Jones agreed to the proposed award. Respondent agreed that the alleged injury was consistent with Table SIRVA. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran entered a damages decision on February 18, 2026, awarding Ms. Jones a lump sum of $60,000.00. The public decision contains limited medical detail because entitlement and damages were resolved through the combined concession/proffer rather than a litigated ruling. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on October 29, 2024, causing Table SIRVA; COMPENSATED through combined Rule 4(c) report/proffer. Respondent conceded injury consistent with Table SIRVA and petitioner agreed to the award. Award $60,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed August 12, 2025; decision February 18, 2026. Attorney: Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad, Austin TX. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01348-0 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-24 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/18/2026) regarding 17 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:25-vv-01348-UNJ Document 24 Filed 03/24/26 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 25-1348V WILMA JONES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 18, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Austin, TX, for Petitioner. Irene Angelica Firippis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On August 12, 2025, Wilma Jones 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 alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, 42 C.F.R. § 100.3, as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 29, 2024. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On February 18, 2026, Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer, in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 5 (citing 42 C.F.R. 1 Because this unpublished 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-01348-UNJ Document 24 Filed 03/24/26 Page 2 of 2 §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. (citing Section 13(a)(1)(B) and Section 11(c)(1)(D)(i)). 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 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01348-1 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-27 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/18/2026) regarding 18 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:25-vv-01348-UNJ Document 25 Filed 03/27/26 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 25-1348V WILMA JONES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 18, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Austin, TX, for Petitioner. Irene Angelica Firippis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On August 12, 2025, Wilma Jones 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 alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, 42 C.F.R. § 100.3, as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 29, 2024. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On February 18, 2026, Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer, in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer at 1, 5. On February 18, 2026, I issued a Ruling on Entitlement. 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-01348-UNJ Document 25 Filed 03/27/26 Page 2 of 2 Respondent represents that Petitioner agrees to his proffer on an award of compensation. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer at 6. 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 combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer,3 Petitioner is awarded a lump sum of $60,000.00 (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). Proffer at 6. 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 Because the combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer contains information regarding Petitioner’s personal medical history, which is not generally included in a Proffer when separately filed, it is not attached hereto. 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. 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01348-cl-extra-11297265 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-27 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10830487 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 25-1348V WILMA JONES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 18, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Wendy Cox, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Austin, TX, for Petitioner. Irene Angelica Firippis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On August 12, 2025, Wilma Jones 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 alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, 42 C.F.R. § 100.3, as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 29, 2024. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On February 18, 2026, Respondent filed a combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer, in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer at 1, 5. On February 18, 2026, I issued a Ruling on Entitlement. 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). Respondent represents that Petitioner agrees to his proffer on an award of compensation. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer at 6. 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 combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer,3 Petitioner is awarded a lump sum of $60,000.00 (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). Proffer at 6. 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 Because the combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer contains information regarding Petitioner’s personal medical history, which is not generally included in a Proffer when separately filed, it is not attached hereto. 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. 2