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SM Dorsey. Petition filed September 21, 2022.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2022-09-21","case_summary":"On September 21, 2022, Moises Zuniga filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 24, 2019 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome.\n\nRespondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed September 5, 2023, and Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey found Mr. Zuniga entitled to compensation that same day. The public entitlement ruling and damages proffer do not describe his onset, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, residual symptoms, or expert evidence.\n\nOn December 3, 2024, the Special Master awarded damages based on respondent's proffer. Mr. Zuniga received $621,946.34 as a lump sum: $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $30,608.88 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $341,337.46 for past lost wages. 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