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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00128
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00128
Petitioner: Clarence Mayes
Filed: 2023-01-30
Decided: 2024-10-15
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2020-12-03
Condition: Guillain-Barré syndrome
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 93207

AI-assisted case summary:
Clarence Mayes filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on December 3, 2020. GBS is a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Mayes is entitled to compensation because his claim satisfies the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. An initial Ruling on Entitlement was issued on February 20, 2024, finding Mr. Mayes entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 12, 2024, the parties filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, which Mr. Mayes agreed to. The decision on damages, issued on October 15, 2024, awarded Mr. Mayes a lump sum of $93,207.00. This amount includes $51,500.00 for pain and suffering and $41,707.00 for past lost wages, 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_23-vv-00128-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-03-22
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/20/2024) regarding 28 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:23-vv-00128-UNJ Document 30 Filed 03/22/24 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 23-0128V
CLARENCE MAYES, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: February 20, 2024
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner.
Alexa Roggenkamp, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On January 30, 2023, Clarence Mayes (“Petitioner”) 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 from Guillain-
Barré syndrome (“GBS”), a Table injury, as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine he
received on December 3, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On February 20, 2024, 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 agrees that Petitioner’s claim satisfies the criteria set forth in
the effective Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to
Interpretation (“QAI”), which afford Petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of
1 Because this unpublished Ruling 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 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 (2018).

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GBS occurs between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there
is no apparent alternative cause. Id. (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a)(XIV)(D), (c)(15)).
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_23-vv-00128-1
Date issued/filed: 2024-10-15
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/12/2024) regarding 36 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:23-vv-00128-UNJ Document 37 Filed 10/15/24 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 23-0128V
CLARENCE MAYES, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: September 12, 2024
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner.
Alexa Roggenkamp, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON DAMAGES1
On January 30, 2023, Clarence Mayes (“Petitioner”) 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 he suffered from Guillain-
Barré syndrome (“GBS”), a Table injury, as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine he
received on December 3, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On February 20, 2024, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for his GBS. On September 12, 2024, Respondent filed a Proffer
on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees
with the proffered award. Id. at 1 – 2. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner
is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer.
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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Pursuant to the terms stated in the Proffer, I award the following compensation:
A lump sum of $93,207.00 (representing $51,500.00 for pain and suffering,
and $41,707.00 for past lost wages) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner.
Proffer at 1 – 2. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be
available under Section 15(a). Id.
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 1:23-vv-00128-UNJ Document 37 Filed 10/15/24 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
CLARENCE MAYES,
Petitioner, No. 23-128V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
v. ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On January 30, 2023, Clarence Mayes (“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, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome
(“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on December 3, 2020.
Petition (“Pet.”) at 1. On February 20, 2024, 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 and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding
petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 27; ECF No. 28.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $51,500.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.
B. Lost Wages
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past lost wages related to his

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vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in
the amount of $41,707.00. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). 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 of $93,207.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. 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
LARA A. ENGLUND
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Alexa Roggenkamp
ALEXA ROGGENKAMP
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
(202) 616-4179
Dated: September 12, 2024 alexa.roggenkamp@usdoj.gov
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