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The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Petitioner met the criteria for a Table injury, specifically GBS with onset between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination, with no more likely than not alternative cause, and that the six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. The public decision does not describe the specific onset date, symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert testimony. The case proceeded based on the respondent's concession and a subsequent proffer on award of compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on September 16, 2022, and a damages decision awarding $226,725.80 on December 14, 2022. The award included $215,000.00 for pain and suffering, $7,552.12 for out-of-pocket expenses, and $4,173.68 for future care expenses. Petitioner was represented by William E. Cochran, Jr., and respondent by Terrence Kevin Mangan, Jr.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2021-11-16","case_summary":"Carolyn Dianne Conn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 16, 2021. She alleged that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on November 5, 2019, and that she has suffered residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report conceding that Ms. Conn is entitled to compensation. The respondent stated that Ms. Conn met the criteria for a Table injury, with GBS onset occurring within the specified timeframe after a seasonal flu vaccination and no more likely than not alternative cause. The respondent also agreed that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. Based on this concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on September 16, 2022, finding Ms. Conn entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 8, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, indicating that Ms. Conn should be awarded $226,725.80. This amount was comprised of $215,000.00 for pain and suffering, $7,552.12 for out-of-pocket expenses, and $4,173.68 for future care expenses. Ms. Conn agreed with this proffered award. Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision on December 14, 2022, awarding Ms. Conn a lump sum payment of $226,725.80, payable by check to Petitioner. The decision noted that this amount represented all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. Petitioner was represented by William E. Cochran, Jr. of Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C., and the respondent was represented by Terrence Kevin Mangan, Jr. of the U.S. Department of Justice.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. 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