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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00598
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00598
Petitioner: Christopher Hoy
Filed: 2023-04-27
Decided: 2025-10-10
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2020-10-28
Condition: Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 260788.76

AI-assisted case summary:
On April 27, 2023, Christopher Hoy filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 28, 2020 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the case was appropriate for compensation as a Table GBS injury. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on May 14, 2024.

The public entitlement ruling and damages proffer do not describe the clinical course in detail, including onset interval, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, or recovery. They establish that respondent accepted the claim under the Vaccine Table.

On October 10, 2025, respondent filed a damages proffer with Mr. Hoy's agreement. Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $260,788.76 as a lump sum: $225,000.00 for pain and suffering, $7,937.08 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $27,851.68 for past lost wages. The award represents all damages available under Section 15(a).

Theory of causation field:
Influenza vaccine, October 28, 2020, alleged Table Guillain-Barre syndrome. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded Table GBS and all legal prerequisites; entitlement May 14, 2024. Award October 10, 2025: $260,788.76 ($225,000 pain/suffering + $7,937.08 past unreimbursable expenses + $27,851.68 past lost wages). Chief Special Master Corcoran; respondent Austin Joel Egan.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00598-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-06-13
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 05/14/2024) regarding 46 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:23-vv-00598-UNJ Document 51 Filed 06/13/24 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 23-598V
CHRISTOPHER HOY, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: May 14, 2024
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Robert Joel Krakow, Law Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C. New York, NY, for Petitioner.
Bridget Corridon, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On April 27, 2023, Christopher Hoy 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-Barré
Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on
October 28, 2020. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he received the vaccine in
the United States, 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. See Petition at ¶¶ 2, 43-45. The case was assigned to the Special
Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
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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On May 8, 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 states that
Medical 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 8 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a)(XIV)(D), 100.3(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-00598-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-11-12
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/10/2025) regarding 88 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:23-vv-00598-UNJ Document 92 Filed 11/12/25 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 23-598V
CHRISTOPHER HOY, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: October 10, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Robert Joel Krakow, Law Office of Robert J. Krakow, P.C. New York, NY, for Petitioner.
Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On April 27, 2023, Christopher Hoy 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-Barré
Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to him on
October 28, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of
the Office of Special Masters.
On May 14, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for GBS. On October 10, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $225,000.00 for pain
and suffering, $7,937.08 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $27,851.68 for past lost
wages. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with
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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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 $260,788.76, (representing $225,000.00 for pain and suffering,
$7,937.08 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $27,851.68 for past lost wages)
to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for
prompt disbursement 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 1:23-vv-00598-UNJ Document 92 Filed 11/12/25 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
)
CHRISTOPHER HOY, )
)
Petitioner, )
) No. 23-598V
v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran
) ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN )
SERVICES, )
)
Respondent. )
)
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER OF DAMAGES
On April 28, 2023, Christopher Hoy (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under
the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act”
or “Act”), alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”), as defined in the
Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on
October 28, 2020. Petition at 1. On May 8, 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 as a Table GBS injury, and on May 14, 2024, the Chief Special
Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner was entitled to compensation. ECF
Nos. 45-46.
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
the following:
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $225,000.00 in pain and suffering.
See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees.

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B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses
related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past
unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $7,937.08. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B).
Petitioner agrees.
C. Past Lost Wages
Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past lost wages related to his
vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in
the amount of $27,851.68. 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
The parties recommend that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made
through a lump sum payment, as described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s
decision and the Court’s judgment award the following1:
A lump sum payment of $260,788.76, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s
counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Christopher Hoy.
Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case.
Respectfully submitted,
BRETT A. SHUMATE
Assistant Attorney General
C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO
Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
1 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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Case 1:23-vv-00598-UNJ Document 92 Filed 11/12/25 Page 5 of 5
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
LARA A. ENGLUND
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ AUSTIN J. EGAN
Austin J. Egan
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 451-7479
Austin.J.Egan@usdoj.gov
Date: October 10, 2025
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