Vincent R. Bedogne v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2022)

Julie R. Bedogne, as the personal representative of the estate of Vincent R.

Bedogne, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition, initially filed by Mr.

Bedogne on January 26, 2021, alleged that an influenza vaccine administered to him on September 26, 2019, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS). The petition further alleged that Mr.

Bedogne continued to suffer from GBS symptoms until his death on February 1, 2021, and that these symptoms were a factor in his death. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On June 30, 2022, the Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer, conceding that Mr. Bedogne's claim met the Table criteria for GBS and that the statutory and jurisdictional requirements were satisfied.

Based on the Respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 30, 2022, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages. The parties stipulated to an award of $127,500.00 for pain and suffering, payable as a lump sum check to Petitioner.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The decision was issued on August 9, 2022.