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The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of causation, onset, symptoms, medical tests, or treatments. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a ruling on entitlement on May 24, 2018, and a decision awarding damages on January 15, 2019. The award was a lump sum of $115,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, representing all elements of compensation under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner was represented by Danielle Strait, and respondent was represented by Debra A. Filteau Begley.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2017-09-07","case_summary":"Laurence Kratzer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 7, 2017, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 9, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On May 24, 2018, the respondent conceded that Mr. Kratzer was entitled to compensation, stating that his condition met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued on that date by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. Subsequently, on November 27, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $115,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering. Mr. Kratzer agreed to this amount. On January 15, 2019, Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a decision awarding Mr. Kratzer a lump sum payment of $115,000.00, payable to him, representing compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner was represented by Danielle Strait of Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, and respondent was represented by Debra A. 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