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The award was based on a proffer agreed to by both parties, totaling $90,081.68, comprising $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $81.68 for past unreimbursed medical expenses. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued the ruling on entitlement on May 26, 2020, and the final decision awarding damages on February 26, 2021. Theodore J. Hong represented the petitioner, and Debra A. Filteau Begley represented the respondent.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2019-04-23","case_summary":"Gunvantbhai Bhakta filed a petition on April 23, 2019, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on August 17, 2016. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Bhakta's claim met the criteria for a Table injury for GBS following a flu vaccination. On May 26, 2020, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr. Bhakta entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 8, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation. The proffer proposed an award of $90,081.68, consisting of $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $81.68 for past unreimbursed medical expenses. The respondent represented that Mr. Bhakta agreed with this proposed award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on February 26, 2021, awarding the proffered amount of $90,081.68 as a lump sum payment to Mr. Bhakta. The public decision does not describe the specific onset, symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case. Theodore J. Hong represented the petitioner, and Debra A. Filteau Begley represented the respondent.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. Corcoran","petitioner_identifier_original":null,"caption_petitioner_name":"Gunvantbhai Bhakta","petitioner_attorney_name":"Theodore J. 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