Vaccine Injury Compensation Awarded to Sara Primus

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Sara Primus, a petitioner under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, has been awarded compensation for a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) she allegedly suffered following a human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination she received on October 3, 2023. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters, and Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding Petitioner's entitlement to compensation. The Chief Special Master Corcoran has found that Petitioner satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act.

Key Takeaways:

  • Sara Primus, a petitioner under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, has been awarded compensation for SIRVA.
  • The vaccination was administered on October 3, 2023, and Petitioner's symptoms lasted for more than six months.
  • Respondent conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.
  • Petitioner satisfies all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act, as agreed by Respondent.
  • The Chief Special Master Corcoran has issued the ruling on entitlement, stating that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.
  • The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
  • Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information to prevent unwarranted invasion of privacy.

Statistics:

  • October 7, 2024: Petitioner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
  • October 3, 2023: The HPV vaccination was administered to Petitioner.
  • June 9, 2025: Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding Petitioner's entitlement to compensation.
  • 6 months: The duration of Petitioner's symptoms, as alleged.
  • 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10, et seq.: The pertinent subparagraph of the Vaccine Act cited in the ruling.

Sources:

  • In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1593V SARA PRIMUS, Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Case 1:24-vv-01593-UNJ Document 22 Filed 07/18/25 Page 1 of 2.
  • 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018): The E-Government Act of 2002, which requires the ruling to be publicly accessible.
  • 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018): The National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, cited in the ruling.