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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00498
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00498
Petitioner: Beverly Bowles
Filed: 2023-04-12
Decided: 2024-10-01
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2020-10-30
Condition: Guillain-Barré syndrome
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 197727

AI-assisted case summary:
Beverly Bowles filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 30, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Bowles is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her claim satisfies the Table criteria for GBS resulting from a seasonal flu vaccine and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on July 17, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on October 1, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Ms. Bowles agreed to. The Chief Special Master awarded Ms. Bowles a total of $197,727.64, consisting of $197,000.00 for pain and suffering and $727.64 for unreimbursable expenses. This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.

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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00498-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-08-26
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/17/2024) regarding 30 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:23-vv-00498-UNJ Document 32 Filed 08/26/24 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 23-0498V
BEVERLY BOWLES, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: July 17, 2024
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Naseem Kourosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On April 12, 2023, Beverly Bowles 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 she suffered adverse effects caused by an influenza
(“flu”) vaccine which she received on October 30, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was
assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On July 10, 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 Table criteria for
Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) resulting from a seasonal flu vaccine. Id. at 9 (citing 42
C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a)(XIV)(D), (c)(15); Section 13(a)(1). Respondent also agrees that
1 Because this 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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Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act. Id. at 9 –
10 (internal citations omitted).
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-00498-1
Date issued/filed: 2024-11-01
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/01/2024) regarding 35 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:23-vv-00498-UNJ Document 39 Filed 11/01/24 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 23-0498V
BEVERLY BOWLES, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: October 1, 2024
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Naseem Kourosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON DAMAGES1
On April 12, 2023, Beverly Bowles 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 she suffered Guillain Barré syndrome (“GBS”)
following her receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on October 30, 2020. Petition at 1. The
case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On July 17, 2024, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation. On October 1, 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 $197,727.64 (representing $197,000.00 for pain and suffering,
and $727.64 for unreimbursable expenses) 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-00498-UNJ Document 39 Filed 11/01/24 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
BEVERLY BOWLES,
Petitioner,
No. 23-498V (ECF)
v.
Chief Special Master Corcoran
SECRETARY OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On April 12, 2023, Beverly Bowles (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under
the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (2018) (the
“Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that she suffered Guillain Barré Syndrome as a result of an
influenza vaccine. ECF No. 1.
On July 10, 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. ECF No. 28.
On July 17, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that
petitioner is entitled to compensation. ECF No. 30. On the same date, the Chief Special Master
issued a damages order. ECF No. 31.
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$197,727.64 in damages, consisting of $197,000.00 in pain and suffering and $727.64 in
unreimbursable expenses, which represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner
would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees.

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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 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 $197,727.64, in the form of a
check payable to petitioner.1
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/ Naseem Kourosh
NASEEM KOUROSH
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146, Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
(202) 305-1159
Naseem.Kourosh@usdoj.gov
DATED: October 1, 2024
1 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 medical
expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages.
2