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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01104
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01104
Petitioner: Camille Dumentat
Filed: 2021-03-23
Decided: 2022-12-07
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2019-10-10
Condition: Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 173443

AI-assisted case summary:
Camille Dumentat filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 10, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, as her condition meets the Table definition for GBS. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 24, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 3, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $173,443.39. This amount includes $155,000.00 for pain and suffering and $18,443.39 for past and future unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner, identified as a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $173,443.39.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01104-0
Date issued/filed: 2022-03-30
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/24/2022) regarding 23 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (sw) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-01104-UNJ Document 27 Filed 03/30/22 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-1104V
UNPUBLISHED
CAMILLE DUMENTAT, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 24, 2022
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
HUMAN SERVICES, Table Injury; Influenza (Flu) Vaccine;
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Respondent.
LeeAnne Pedrick, Maglio, Christopher, & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner.
Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On March 23, 2021, Camille Dumentat 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 she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”)
which meets the Table definition for GBS after receiving the influenza vaccine on October
10, 2019. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 2, 58-59. Petitioner further alleges that she received the
vaccination in the United States, that she continues to suffer the residual effects of her
GBS more than six months post-vaccination, and that neither she nor any other party has
filed a civil action or received compensation for her GBS. Petition at ¶¶ 57, 63-64. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
1 Because this unpublished Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I am required
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). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. 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, I agree that
the identified material fits within this definition, I 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 section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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On February 22, 2022, 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 believes “[P]etitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the
Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”).”
Id. at 10.
In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that
Petitioner is entitled to compensation.
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
Chief Special Master
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DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01104-1
Date issued/filed: 2022-12-07
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/03/2022) regarding 36 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-01104-UNJ Document 37 Filed 12/07/22 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-1104V
UNPUBLISHED
CAMILLE DUMENTAT, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: November 3, 2022
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Influenza (Flu) Vaccine; Guillain-
Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Respondent.
LeeAnne Pedrick, Maglio, Christopher, & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner.
Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On March 23, 2021, Camille Dumentat 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 she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”)
which meets the Table definition for GBS after receiving the influenza vaccine on October
10, 2019. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 2, 58-59. The case was assigned to the Special Processing
Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On February 24, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for her GBS. On November 3, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer
on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded
$173,443.39, representing compensation in the amounts of $155,000.00 for her pain and
suffering and $18,443.39 for her past and future unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-
1 Because this unpublished Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action in this case, I am
required 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). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the
internet. 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, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I 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 section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. §
300aa (2012).

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2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award.
Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated
in the Proffer.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $173,443.39, representing compensation in the amounts of
$155,000.00 for her pain and suffering and $18,443.39 for her actual and projected
unreimbursable expenses in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount
represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a).
The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3
IT IS SO ORDERED.
s/Brian H. Corcoran
Brian H. Corcoran
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 1:21-vv-01104-UNJ Document 37 Filed 12/07/22 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
CAMILLE DUMENTAT, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 21-1104V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On March 23, 2021, Camille Dumentat (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (“the Vaccine Act” or
“the Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. Petitioner alleges that she suffered Guillain-Barré
Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to her on October 10,
2019. Petition at 1-2, 14. On February 24, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services
(“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation
under the terms of the Act for a GBS Table injury, and on February 24, 2022, the Chief Special
Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner was entitled to compensation. ECF
Nos. 22-23.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $155,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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B. Past and Future Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable
expenses and will incur future unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury.
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past and future unreimbursable expenses
in the combined amount of $18,443.39. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(A)-(B). Petitioner
agrees.
These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a
lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and
the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $173,443.39, in the form of
a check payable to petitioner.
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Camille Dumentat: $173,443.39
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
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 lost earnings
and future pain and suffering.
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Case 1:21-vv-01104-UNJ Document 37 Filed 12/07/22 Page 5 of 5
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
ALEXIS B. BABCOCK
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ AUSTIN J. EGAN
Austin J. Egan
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 451-7479
Austin.J.Egan@usdoj.gov
Date: November 3, 2022
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