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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01508
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01508
Petitioner: Dilshod Joraev
Filed: 2025-09-11
Decided: 2026-05-13
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2024-09-30
Condition: bilateral shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 123477

AI-assisted case summary:
Dilshod Joraev filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered bilateral shoulder injuries related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from influenza and Tdap vaccines received on September 30, 2024. He stated that the vaccines were administered in the United States, his symptoms persisted for more than six months, and he had not filed any other action or received compensation for these injuries. Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation for left- and right-sided Table SIRVA claims, agreeing that Petitioner had no prior history of shoulder issues, that pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and that the symptoms were limited to the vaccinated sides. Respondent also agreed that Petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all Vaccine Act requirements. Based on the Respondent's concession and the record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. Respondent proffered an award of $120,000.00 for pain and suffering, plus $3,477.88 to satisfy a Medicaid lien, which Petitioner agreed to. The Chief Special Master awarded these amounts, totaling $123,477.88.

Theory of causation field:
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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01508-0
Date issued/filed: 2026-06-15
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 05/13/2026) regarding 20 Ruling on Entitlement. ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-01508-UNJ Document 27 Filed 06/15/26 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-1508V
DILSHOD JORAEV, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: May 13, 2026
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner.
Nina Ren, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On September 11, 2025, Dilshod Joraev 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 bilateral shoulder injuries related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from influenza (“flu”) and tetanus diphtheria
acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccines received on September 30, 2024. Petition at 1.
Petitioner further alleges that the vaccines were administered in the United States, his
symptoms persisted for more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party,
has ever filed any action, or received or accepted compensation in the form of an award
or settlement, for Petitioner’s vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 4, 26-28. The case
was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
(cid:3)
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-01508-UNJ Document 27 Filed 06/15/26 Page 2 of 2
On May 13, 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.
Respondent recommends that Petitioner be found entitled to compensation for left- and
right-sided Table SIRVA claims. Id. at 5. Respondent agrees that “petitioner had no
history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of either shoulder prior to vaccination that
would explain petitioner’s post-vaccination symptoms; shoulder pain occurred within
forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular flu vaccination in the right arm and a
Tdap vaccination in the left arm; shoulder pain and reduced ROM were limited to the
respective sides in which the vaccines were administered; and no other condition or
abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain on either side. Id.
Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of his injuries for
more than six months, and has satisfied all requirements for compensation under the
Vaccine Act. Id.
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(cid:3)
(cid:3)

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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-01508-1
Date issued/filed: 2026-06-15
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/13/2026) regarding 21 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-01508-UNJ Document 28 Filed 06/15/26 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-1508V
DILSHOD JORAEV, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: May 13, 2026
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner.
Nina Ren, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On September 11, 2025, Dilshod Joraev 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 bilateral shoulder injuries related to
vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from influenza (“flu”) and tetanus diphtheria
acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccines received on September 30, 2024. Petition at 1. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On May 13, 2026, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for bilateral SIRVAs. On May 13, 2026, Respondent filed a proffer on
award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $120,000.00,
plus funds to satisfy a Medicaid lien as further set forth below. Proffer at 5-6. 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-01508-UNJ Document 28 Filed 06/15/26 Page 2 of 2
Pursuant to the terms stated in the Proffer, I award Petitioner the following:
A. A lump sum payment of $120,000.00 (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 $3,477.88, representing compensation for
satisfaction of the State of Pennsylvania Medicaid lien, to be paid through an
ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt
disbursement to:
ATTN: Umadevi Thirunavukkarasu
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Bureau of Program Integrity, Division of Third Party Liability, Recovery
Section
P.O. Box 8486
Harrisburg, PA 17105-8486
CIS #: 320276496
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.
2