{"package_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483","decision_granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483-0","petitioner_identifier":"Charles Czagas","is_minor":null,"age_at_vaccination":null,"age_unit_raw":"years (no age in source - verified)","vaccine_type":"influenza","vaccination_date":"2011-11-08","condition_raw":"Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) and/or an axonal polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and tremors","condition_category":"GBS","autism_spectrum_adjacent":0,"outcome":"compensated","award_amount_usd":70000,"decision_date":"2016-03-07","extraction_version":"gemini-v2","extracted_at":"2026-04-30T02:44:54.150997+00:00","number_of_concurrent_vaccines":1,"dose_number":null,"time_to_onset_days":null,"theory_of_causation":"Petitioner Charles Czagas alleged that his November 8, 2011, influenza vaccine caused Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and/or axonal polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and tremors, with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied causation. The parties reached a settlement via stipulation filed October 30, 2015, which was adopted by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran on March 7, 2016. The stipulation awarded Petitioner $70,000.00 as compensation for all damages. The public decision does not describe the specific medical mechanism, expert testimony, or detailed clinical findings supporting the alleged GBS or other neurological conditions. Petitioner counsel was Isaiah R. Kalinowski, and Respondent counsel was Debra A. Filteau Begley.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2015-11-06","case_summary":"Charles Czagas filed a petition on November 6, 2015, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. He alleged that his influenza vaccine received on November 8, 2011, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) and/or an axonal polyneuropathy, peripheral neuropathy, and tremors. Mr. Czagas further alleged that he experienced residual effects from this injury for more than six months. The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Czagas's alleged conditions. Despite maintaining their respective positions, both parties agreed to settle the case through a stipulation filed on October 30, 2015. Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the file and found the stipulation to be reasonable, adopting it as the decision in awarding damages. The stipulation awarded Mr. Czagas a lump sum of $70,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act. The court directed that judgment be entered accordingly. Petitioner was represented by Isaiah R. Kalinowski of Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA, and Respondent was represented by Debra A. Filteau Begley of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. Corcoran","petitioner_identifier_original":null,"caption_petitioner_name":"Charles Czagas","petitioner_attorney_name":"Isaiah R. Kalinowski","petitioner_attorney_firm":"Maglio Christopher and Toale, PA","petitioner_attorney_location":"Washington, DC","adjudicator_name":null,"caption_people_backfilled_at":"2026-05-05 23:46:03","attorney_canonical_keys":"|isaiah-kalinowski|","firm_canonical_key":"maglio-christopher-and-toale","package_title":"CZAGAS v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","canonical_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483","plain_text_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483.txt","json_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483.json","source_documents":[{"granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483-0","title":"CZAGAS v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","docket_text":"PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/06/2015) Regarding 36 DECISION Stipulation Signed by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ay) Copy to parties.","date_issued":"2016-03-07","pdf_url":"https://api.govinfo.gov/packages/USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483/granules/USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483-0/pdf","pdf_bytes":1422593,"triage_decision":"keep","triage_reason":"docketText matches keep keyword 'stipulation'","download_status":"ok","registry_pdf_url":"https://vicp-registry.org/pdf/USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483/USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483-0"},{"granule_id":"USCOURTS-cofc-1_14-vv-00483-1","title":"CZAGAS v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES","docket_text":"PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/07/2016) Regarding 42 DECISION of Special Master - Fees (Signed by Special Master Brian H. Corcoran). (ay) Copy to parties.","date_issued":"2016-05-25","pdf_url":null,"pdf_bytes":null,"triage_decision":"skip","triage_reason":"fees-only decision (attorney compensation)","download_status":"skipped"}]}