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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00798
Petitioner: Alfred Englert, Jr.
Filed: 2024-02-14
Decided: 2024-07-01
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2021-10-11
Condition: Guillain-Barré syndrome
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 514248.07

AI-assisted case summary:
Alfred Englert, Jr. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 11, 2021. The case was filed on February 14, 2024. Respondent conceded that Mr. Englert is entitled to compensation, stating that he satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for a GBS Table injury. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 14, 2024, finding Mr. Englert entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 31, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Mr. Englert agreed to. The decision on damages was issued on July 1, 2024. The award included a lump sum payment of $512,170.03 for pain and suffering, past unreimbursable expenses, and past lost wages, payable to Mr. Englert. Additionally, two joint payments were awarded: $1,778.04 to be paid jointly to Mr. Englert and Texas Health Resources, and $300.00 to be paid jointly to Mr. Englert and Virtue Anesthesia. These amounts represent compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

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Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-00798-0
Date issued/filed: 2024-03-19
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/14/2024) regarding 22 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:23-vv-00798-UNJ Document 26 Filed 03/19/24 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 23-0798V
ALFRED ENGLERT, JR., Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 14, 2024
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Catherine Wallace Costigan, Maglio Christopher & Toale, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Katherine Edwards, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On June 1, 2023, Alfred Englert, Jr. 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 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) as
a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that was administered on October 11, 2021. Petition
at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special
Masters.
On February 9, 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 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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1. Specifically, Respondent states that “[P]etitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in
the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.” Id. at 9.
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-00798-1
Date issued/filed: 2024-07-01
Pages: 6
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/31/2024) regarding 34 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:23-vv-00798-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/01/24 Page 1 of 6
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 23-0798V
ALFRED ENGLERT, JR., Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner,
v. Filed: May 31, 2024
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Catherine Wallace Costigan, Maglio Christopher & Toale, Washington, DC, for
Petitioner.
Katherine Edwards, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON DAMAGES1
On June 1, 2023, Alfred Englert, Jr. 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 developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) as
a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that was administered on October 11, 2021. Petition
at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special
Masters.
On February 14, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner
entitled to compensation for GBS. On May 31, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award
of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the
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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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.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award the following:
A. A lump sum payment of $512,170.03 (representing $163,000.00 for pain and
suffering, $13,205.72 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $335,964.31 for
past lost wages) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner.
B. A lump sum payment of $1,778.04, in the form of a check payable jointly to
Petitioner, Alfred Englert, and Texas Health Resources. Petitioner agrees to
endorse this payment to Texas Health Resources and forward the check to:
Texas Health Resources
Attention: Business Office
P.O. Box 733546
Dallas, TX 75373
C. A lump sum payment of $300.00, in the form of a check payable jointly to
Petitioner, Alfred Englert, and Virtue Anesthesia. Petitioner agrees to
endorse this payment to Virtue Anesthesia and forward the check to:
Virtue Anesthesia
3301 S 14th St, Ste 16180
Abilene, TX 79605
These amounts represent 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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IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
ALFRED ENGLERT, JR.,
Petitioner,
v. No. 23-798V
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On June 1, 2023, Alfred Englert (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation
(“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to
34, as amended (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered the Vaccine Injury
Table injury of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) that developed following an influenza (“flu”)
vaccine administered on October 11, 2021. Petition at 1. On February 9, 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 for a GBS Table injury, and on
February 14, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner
entitled to compensation. ECF No. 21; ECF No. 22.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $163,000.00 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 $15,283.76, of which $13,205.72 will be paid to
petitioner, $1,778.04 to be paid jointly to petitioner and Texas Health Resources, and $300.00 to
be paid jointly to petitioner and Virtue Anesthesia. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B).
Petitioner agrees.
C. 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 $335,964.31. 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 as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and
the Court’s judgment award the following1:
• A lump sum payment of $512,170.03, in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Alfred
Englert.
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,
unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering.
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• A lump sum payment of $1,778.04, in the form of check payable jointly to petitioner,
Alfred Englert, and Texas Health Resources. Petitioner agrees to endorse this payment to
Texas Health Resources and forward the check to:
Texas Health Resources
Attention: Business Office
P.O. Box 733546
Dallas, TX 75373
• A lump sum payment of $300.00, in the form of check payable jointly to petitioner,
Alfred Englert, and Virtue Anesthesia. Petitioner agrees to endorse this payment to
Virtue Anesthesia and forward the check to.
Virtue Anesthesia
3301 S 14th St, Ste 16180
Abilene, TX 79605
III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment
Lump sum payable to petitioner, Alfred Englert: $512,170.03
Lump sum payable jointly to petitioner and Texas Health Resources: $1,778.04
Lump sum payable jointly to petitioner and Virtue Anesthesia: $300.00
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
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/s/ Katherine Edwards
Katherine Edwards
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station
Washington, DC 20044-0146
Tel: (202) 742-6374
Katherine.Edwards2@usdoj.gov
Dated: May 31, 2024
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