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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00217
Petitioner: Anthony Glenn
Filed: 2022-12-13
Decided: 2023-11-17
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2019-09-13
Condition: Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 90000

AI-assisted case summary:
Joyce Glenn, as personal representative of the estate of Anthony Glenn, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that Anthony Glenn suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccine administered on September 13, 2019, and that his injury met the criteria for compensation under the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the claim met the Table criteria for GBS following a flu vaccine. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 13, 2022, finding Anthony Glenn entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 10, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which the petitioner agreed to. Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded the estate a lump sum payment of $90,000.00 for past pain and suffering, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act.

Theory of causation field:
Table

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-00217-0
Date issued/filed: 2023-01-18
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 12/13/2022 ) regarding 21 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:22-vv-00217-UNJ Document 22 Filed 01/18/23 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 22-0217V
UNPUBLISHED
JOYCE GLENN, as personal Chief Special Master Corcoran
representative of the estate of
ANTHONY GLENN,
Filed: December 13, 2022
Petitioner,
v. Special Processing Unit (SPU);
Ruling on Entitlement; Concession;
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND Table Injury; Influenza (Flu); Guillain-
HUMAN SERVICES, Barré syndrome (GBS).
Respondent.
Jessi C. Huff, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.
Jennifer A. Shah, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On February 25, 2022, Joyce Glenn (“Petitioner”) as personal representative of the
estate of Anthony Glenn (“decedent”) 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 decedent suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) following
the administration of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on September 13, 2019, and that his
injury meets the criteria for compensation pursuant to the Vaccine Injury Table (the
“Table”). Petition at 5. 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 December 12, 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 states that Petitioner’s claim meets the criteria set
forth in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation
(“QAI”) for GBS following receipt of a flu vaccine. Id. at 8-9 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§
100.3(a)(XIV)(D), (c)(15). Respondent further agrees that the case was timely filed, that
the vaccine was received in the United States, and that the statutory severity requirement
was satisfied. Id. at 9 (citing Section 11(c)(1)(D)(i)).
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_22-vv-00217-1
Date issued/filed: 2023-11-17
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/10/2023) regarding 34 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:22-vv-00217-UNJ Document 37 Filed 11/17/23 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 22-0217V
JOYCE GLENN, as personal Chief Special Master Corcoran
representative of the estate of
ANTHONY GLENN,
Filed: October 10, 2023
Petitioner,
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jessi Carin Huff, Maglio Christopher & Toale, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.
Jennifer A. Shah, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON DAMAGES1
On February 25, 2022, Joyce Glenn (“Petitioner”), as personal representative of
the estate of Anthony Glenn (“Decedent”) 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 alleged that Decedent suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome
(“GBS”) following the administration of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on September 13,
2019. Petition, ECF No. 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the
Office of Special Masters.
1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made
publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at
https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of
2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (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 (2018).

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On December 13, 2022, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding that Petitioner
was entitled to compensation for GBS following receipt of a flu vaccine as listed on the
Vaccine Injury Table. On October 10, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”). ECF No. 33. Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees
with the proffered award. Id. at 2. 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 $90,000.00 (for past pain and suffering) in the form of a check
payable to Petitioner Joyce Glenn, as administrator of the estate of Anthony Glenn.
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 1:22-vv-00217-UNJ Document 37 Filed 11/17/23 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
JOYCE GLENN, as personal representative
of the estate of ANTHONY GLENN,
Petitioner, No. 22-217V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
v. SPU
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On February 25, 2022, Joyce Glenn (“petitioner”), as personal representative of the estate
of Anthony Glenn (“decedent”),1 filed a Petition (“Petition” or “Pet.”) for compensation under
the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (the “Vaccine Act” or “Act”),
42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. Petitioner alleged that decedent suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome
(“GBS”) following the administration of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination, and that his injury
meets the criteria for compensation pursuant to the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”). Pet. at 5.
On December 12, 2022, respondent filed his Vaccine Rule 4(c) report, recommending
that compensation be awarded. ECF No. 20. On December 13, 2022, this Court issued a Ruling
on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 21. Specifically, based on
respondent’s recommendation, the Court found petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS and
related sequelae that decedent sustained following the administration of an influenza (“flu”)
1 Petitioner filed documentation on February 3, 2023, establishing that on November 2, 2022, she
was appointed administrator of Anthony Glenn’s estate under the laws of the State of California.
See Exhibit 7. All references to petitioner herein refer solely to Joyce Glenn in her
representative capacity as the administrator of the estate of Anthony Glenn.

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vaccination on September 13, 2019, and that petitioner’s claim satisfies the requirements
necessary to qualify as a Table injury set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the
Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”), which afford petitioner a presumption of
causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu
vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause. Respondent now proffers that petitioner
receive an award as follows:
I. Item of Compensation
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $90,000.00 for past pain and
suffering. This represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled
under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.
II. 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 following2: a lump sum payment of $90,000.00,
representing compensation for all elements of economic and noneconomic damages, in the form
of a check payable to petitioner, Joyce Glenn, as administrator of the estate of Anthony Glenn.
III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Joyce Glenn, as administrator of the estate of Anthony
Glenn: $90,000.00.
2 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 1:22-vv-00217-UNJ Document 37 Filed 11/17/23 Page 5 of 5
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
/s/ Jennifer A. Shah
Jennifer A. Shah
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) 305-2181
Jennifer.shah@usdoj.gov
Dated: October 10, 2023
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