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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-01219
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-01219
Petitioner: Ronald Brown
Filed: 2017-09-08
Decided: 2018-09-06
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2014-10-09
Condition: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 120000

AI-assisted case summary:
Ronald Brown filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) caused by his influenza vaccination on October 9, 2014. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr. Brown was entitled to compensation. The respondent indicated that Mr. Brown satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 9, 2018, finding Mr. Brown entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 29, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $120,000.00. Mr. Brown agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Brown a lump sum payment of $120,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The petition was filed on September 8, 2017, and the final decision awarding damages was issued on September 6, 2018.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-01219-0
Date issued/filed: 2018-09-05
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 05/09/2018) regarding 23 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:17-vv-01219-UNJ Document 30 Filed 09/05/18 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 17-1219V
Filed: May 9, 2018
UNPUBLISHED
RONALD BROWN,
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
Petitioner, Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
v. Table Injury; Influenza (Flu) Vaccine;
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Shealene Priscilla Wasserman, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Lara Ann Englund, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On September 8, 2017, petitioner 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 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”)
caused by his October 9, 2014 influenza (“flu”) vaccination. Petition at 1. The case was
assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On May 7, 2018, 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.
Specifically, respondent indicates that his position is that petitioner “has satisfied the
criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation”
for GBS Id. at 3-4.
1 Because this unpublished ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, the
undersigned intends to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with
the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of
Electronic Government Services). 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, the undersigned agrees that the identified material fits
within this definition, the undersigned 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 “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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In view of respondent’s position and the evidence of record, the
undersigned finds that petitioner is entitled to compensation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Nora Beth Dorsey
Nora Beth Dorsey
Chief Special Master

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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_17-vv-01219-1
Date issued/filed: 2018-09-06
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/31/2018) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:17-vv-01219-UNJ Document 31 Filed 09/06/18 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 17-1219V
Filed: May 31, 2018
UNPUBLISHED
RONALD BROWN,
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
Petitioner,
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Guillain-
v.
Barre Syndrome (GBS)
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Shealene Priscilla Wasserman, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for petitioner.
Lara Ann Englund, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
Dorsey, Chief Special Master:
On September 8, 2017, petitioner 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 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”)
caused by his October 9, 2014 influenza (“flu”) vaccination. Petition at 1. The case was
assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On May 9, 2018, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding petitioner entitled to
compensation for GBS. On May 29, 2018, respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating petitioner should be awarded $120,000.00. Proffer
at 1. In the Proffer, respondent represented that petitioner agrees with the proffered
award. Based on the record as a whole, the undersigned finds that petitioner is entitled
to an award as stated in the Proffer.
1 Because this unpublished decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, the
undersigned intends to post it on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, in accordance with
the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2012) (Federal Management and Promotion of
Electronic Government Services). 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, the undersigned agrees that the identified material fits
within this definition, the undersigned 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 “§” references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, the undersigned awards
petitioner a lump sum payment of $120,000.00 in the form of a check payable to
petitioner, Ronald Brown. This amount represents compensation for all damages that
would be available under § 300aa-15(a).
The clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this
decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Nora Beth Dorsey
Nora Beth Dorsey
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.
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Case 1:17-vv-01219-UNJ Document 31 Filed 09/06/18 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
RONALD BROWN, )
)
Petitioner, )
)
v. ) No. 17-1219V
) Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey
SECRETARY OF )
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On May 7, 2018, respondent filed a Vaccine Rule 4(c) report concluding that petitioner
suffered an injury that is compensable under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986,
as amended, 42 U.S.C. §§300aa-10 to -34. Accordingly, on May 9, 2018, the Chief Special
Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement.
I. Items of Compensation
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $120,000.00. This amount
represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C.
§ 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made
through a lump sum payment of $120,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner.1 This
1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court
for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future medical
expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages.

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lump sum payment represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respectfully submitted,
CHAD A. READLER
Acting Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
CATHARINE E. REEVES
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
s/ LARA A. ENGLUND
LARA A. ENGLUND
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington D.C. 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 307-3013
E-mail: lara.a.englund@usdoj.gov
Dated: May 29, 2018
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