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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-02176
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-02176
Petitioner: Larry Lenz
Filed: 2021-11-16
Decided: 2023-03-20
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2019-10-05
Condition: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 130000

AI-assisted case summary:
Larry Lenz filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on October 5, 2019. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent conceded that Mr. Lenz is entitled to compensation, agreeing that his condition, GBS, is a Table Injury and that he met the statutory requirements for timely filing, receiving the vaccine in the United States, and suffering residual effects for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 2, 2023, finding Mr. Lenz entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 13, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $130,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr. Lenz accepted. A decision awarding damages was issued on March 20, 2023, granting the lump sum payment of $130,000.00.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-02176-0
Date issued/filed: 2023-03-07
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/02/2023) regarding 27 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-02176-UNJ Document 34 Filed 03/07/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-2176V
UNPUBLISHED
LARRY LENZ, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 2, 2023
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.
Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Bridget Corridon, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On November 16, 2021, Larry Lenz 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 a Table Injury – Guillain-Barre
Syndrome (“GBS”) – as a result of his October 5, 2019 influenza (“flu”) vaccination.
Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury
for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil
action on his behalf as a result of his injury. Petition at ¶¶ 14 -16. 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 January 30, 2023, 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
[m]edical personnel at the Division of Injury Compensation Programs,
Department of Health and Human Services (“DICP”), have reviewed the
petition and medical records filed in the case. It is respondent’s position that
petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table
(“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”).
Id. at 6 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a)(XIV)(D), 100.3(c)(15)). Respondent further agrees
[w]ith respect to other statutory and jurisdictional issues, the records show
that petitioner timely filed his case, that he received the flu vaccine in the
United States, and that he satisfies the statutory severity requirement by
suffering the residual effects or complications of his injury for more than six
months after vaccine administration. See 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-11(c)(1)(D)(i).
Therefore, based on the case record as it now stands, petitioner has
satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.
Id.
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-02176-1
Date issued/filed: 2023-03-20
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/17/2023) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:21-vv-02176-UNJ Document 35 Filed 03/20/23 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 21-2176V
UNPUBLISHED
LARRY LENZ, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 17, 2023
v.
Special Processing Unit (SPU);
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Damages Decision Based on Proffer;
HUMAN SERVICES, Influenza (Flu) Vaccine;; Guillain-
Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Respondent.
Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner.
Bridget Corridon, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On November 16, 2021, Larry Lenz 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 a Table Injury – Guillain-Barre
Syndrome (“GBS”) – as a result of his October 5, 2019 influenza (“flu”) vaccination.
Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of
Special Masters.
On February 2, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for GBS. On February 13, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $130,000.00 for his pain
and suffering. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees
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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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 $130,000.00 (for his pain and suffering) 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-02176-UNJ Document 35 Filed 03/20/23 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
___________________________________
)
LARRY LENZ, )
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Petitioner, ) No. 21-2176V (ECF)
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v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
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SECRETARY OF HEALTH )
AND HUMAN SERVICES, )
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Respondent. )
___________________________________ )
PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1
I. Procedural History
On November 16, 2021, Larry Lenz (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
(“petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to
-34, as amended. He alleges that, as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on October 5,
2019, he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). See Petition. On January 30, 2023,
respondent filed his Vaccine Rule 4(c) report, concluding that petitioner suffered GBS, as
defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, within the Table timeframe. ECF No. 25. On February 2,
2023, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding that petitioner is
entitled to compensation for a GBS Table injury. ECF No. 27.
1 This Proffer does not include attorneys’ fees and costs, which the parties intend to
address after the Damages Decision is issued.

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II. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
a lump sum of $130,000.00 for pain and suffering. This amount represents all elements of
compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
III. Form of the Award
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 following: A lump sum payment of $130,000.00 in
the form of a check payable to petitioner.2 Petitioner agrees.
Respectfully submitted,
BRIAN M. BOYNTON
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
TRACI R. PATTON
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
2 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, respondent would oppose any award for
future medical expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering, and the parties
reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief.
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/s/ Bridget A. Corridon
BRIDGET A. CORRIDON
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) 305-4117
E-mail: bridget.corridon@usdoj.gov
Dated: February 13, 2023
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