VICP Registry Case Source Bundle
Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-01360
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-01360
Petitioner: Michelle Leon
Filed: 2016-08-15
Decided: 2016-09-09
Vaccine: Influenza
Vaccination date: 
Condition: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 65000

AI-assisted case summary:
Michelle Leon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 15, 2016, alleging injury from an influenza vaccine. The respondent was the Secretary of Health and Human Services. The parties filed a stipulation on August 15, 2016, agreeing to a decision granting compensation. The stipulation provided for a lump sum payment of $65,000 to Petitioner Michelle Leon, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. §300aa-15(a). Special Master George L. Hastings reviewed the stipulation and found it to be appropriate. The Special Master issued a decision on September 9, 2016, ordering that the award be made and directing the clerk to enter judgment accordingly. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, treatments, or expert witnesses. The theory of causation is not detailed in the public decision, other than it relates to Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccine.

Theory of causation field:
Petitioner Michelle Leon alleged injury from an influenza vaccine, resulting in Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). The parties stipulated to a decision granting compensation. The public decision does not detail the specific vaccination date, age at vaccination, onset of symptoms, medical evidence, or expert testimony. The Special Master, George L. Hastings, reviewed the stipulation and found it appropriate, ordering an award of $65,000. The decision was issued on September 9, 2016. The specific mechanism of injury or Table-related theory is not described in the provided text.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-01360-0
Date issued/filed: 2016-09-09
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 8/15/16) regarding 22 DECISION of Special Master Signed by Special Master George L. Hastings. (jtl) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:15-vv-01360-UNJ Document 27 Filed 09/09/16 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 15-1360V
(Not to be published)
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MICHELLE LEON, *
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Petitioner, * Filed: August 15, 2016
*
v. * Decision by Stipulation; Influenza
* Vaccine; Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND *
HUMAN SERVICES *
*
Respondent. *
*
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DECISION
HASTINGS, Special Master.
This is an action seeking an award under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation
Program1 on account of an injury suffered by Michelle Leon. On August 15, 2016, counsel for
both parties filed a Stipulation, stipulating that a decision should be entered granting
compensation. The parties have stipulated that Petitioner shall receive the following
compensation:
● A lump sum of $65,000, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner,
representing compensation for all damages that would be available under
42 U.S.C. §300aa-15(a).
Under the statute governing the Program, as well as the “Vaccine Rules” adopted by this
court, the special master must now enter a decision endorsing that stipulation, and the clerk must
enter judgment, in order to authorize payment of the award. See § 300aa-12(d)(3)(A) and (e)(3);
§ 300aa-13(a); Vaccine Rules 10(a), 11(a).2
1 The applicable statutory provisions defining the Program are found at 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10
et seq. (2012 ed.). Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all "§" references will be to 42 U.S.C. (2012
ed.).
2 The “Vaccine Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims” are found in Appendix B of
the Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

Case 1:15-vv-01360-UNJ Document 27 Filed 09/09/16 Page 2 of 2
I have reviewed the file, and based on that review, I conclude that the parties’ stipulation
appears to be an appropriate one. Accordingly, my decision is that a Program award shall be
made to Petitioner in the amount set forth above. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for
review of this Decision, the clerk shall enter judgment in accordance herewith.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ George L. Hastings, Jr.
George L. Hastings, Jr.
Special Master

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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_15-vv-01360-1
Date issued/filed: 2016-09-12
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 8/15/16) regarding 22 DECISION of Special Master Signed by Special Master George L. Hastings. (jtl) Copy to parties.
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Case 1:15-vv-01360-UNJ Document 28 Filed 09/12/16 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 15-1360V
(Not to be published)
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
*
MICHELLE LEON, *
*
Petitioner, * Filed: August 15, 2016
*
v. * Decision by Stipulation; Influenza
* Vaccine; Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND *
HUMAN SERVICES *
*
Respondent. *
*
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
DECISION
HASTINGS, Special Master.
This is an action seeking an award under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation
Program1 on account of an injury suffered by Michelle Leon. On August 15, 2016, counsel for
both parties filed a Stipulation, stipulating that a decision should be entered granting
compensation. The parties have stipulated that Petitioner shall receive the following
compensation:
● A lump sum of $65,000, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner,
representing compensation for all damages that would be available under
42 U.S.C. §300aa-15(a).
Under the statute governing the Program, as well as the “Vaccine Rules” adopted by this
court, the special master must now enter a decision endorsing that stipulation, and the clerk must
enter judgment, in order to authorize payment of the award. See § 300aa-12(d)(3)(A) and (e)(3);
§ 300aa-13(a); Vaccine Rules 10(a), 11(a).2
1 The applicable statutory provisions defining the Program are found at 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10
et seq. (2012 ed.). Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all "§" references will be to 42 U.S.C. (2012
ed.).
2 The “Vaccine Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims” are found in Appendix B of
the Rules of the United States Court of Federal Claims.

Case 1:15-vv-01360-UNJ Document 28 Filed 09/12/16 Page 2 of 2
I have reviewed the file, and based on that review, I conclude that the parties’ stipulation
appears to be an appropriate one. Accordingly, my decision is that a Program award shall be
made to Petitioner in the amount set forth above. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for
review of this Decision, the clerk shall enter judgment in accordance herewith.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
/s/ George L. Hastings, Jr.
George L. Hastings, Jr.
Special Master