VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02044 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02044 Petitioner: Timothy Holt Filed: 2023-11-29 Decided: 2025-09-04 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-21 Condition: Guillain-Barre syndrome Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 264092.3 AI-assisted case summary: On November 29, 2023, Timothy Holt filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 21, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Mr. Holt satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for GBS after seasonal influenza vaccination and that no apparent alternative cause defeated the Table presumption. The public entitlement and damages decisions do not describe his first neurologic symptoms, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, immune treatment, rehabilitation, or residual limitations. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on April 22, 2025. Respondent later proffered, and Mr. Holt accepted, $230,000.00 for pain and suffering and $34,092.30 in unreimbursed expenses. On September 4, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a total lump sum of $264,092.30. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine October 21, 2022 causing Table GBS; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded the 3-42 day Table GBS criteria and no apparent alternative cause; public documents lack neurologic chronology. Award $230,000 pain/suffering + $34,092.30 expenses = $264,092.30. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition November 29, 2023; entitlement April 22, 2025; damages September 4, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02044-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-28 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/22/2025) regarding 30 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02044-UNJ Document 33 Filed 05/28/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2044V TIMOTHY HOLT, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: April 22, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. John Beaulieu, Siri & Glimstad LLP, Louisville, KY, for Petitioner. Benjamin Patrick Warder, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 29, 2023, Timothy Holt 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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination he received on October 21, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges he suffered the residual effects of his vaccine-related injury for more than six months. Petition at ¶ 19. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On April 21, 2025, 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. 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). Case 1:23-vv-02044-UNJ Document 33 Filed 05/28/25 Page 2 of 2 Respondent states that “Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford a petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty-two days after receipt of a seasonal flu vaccination, and if there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 7. 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 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02044-cl-extra-11060352 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-28 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10593764 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2044V TIMOTHY HOLT, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: April 22, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. John Beaulieu, Siri & Glimstad LLP, Louisville, KY, for Petitioner. Benjamin Patrick Warder, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On November 29, 2023, Timothy Holt 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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination he received on October 21, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges he suffered the residual effects of his vaccine-related injury for more than six months. Petition at ¶ 19. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On April 21, 2025, 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. 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). Respondent states that “Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford a petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty-two days after receipt of a seasonal flu vaccination, and if there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 7. 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 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02044-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-10-06 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/04/2025) regarding 37 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02044-UNJ Document 43 Filed 10/06/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2044V TIMOTHY HOLT, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 4, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. John Beaulieu, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Louisville, KY, for Petitioner. Benjamin Patrick Warder, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 29, 2023, Timothy Holt 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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination he received on October 21, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On April 22, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for his GBS. On September 3, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $264,092.30, comprised of $230,000.00 for pain and suffering and $34,092.30 for past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with 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. 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). Case 1:23-vv-02044-UNJ Document 43 Filed 10/06/25 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $264,092.30, comprised of $230,000.00 for pain and suffering and $34,092.30 for past unreimbursable expenses, 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. 2 Case 1:23-vv-02044-UNJ Document 43 Filed 10/06/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS TIMOTHY HOLT, Petitioner, No. 23-2044V (ECF) v. Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 29, 2023, Timothy Holt (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34, as amended (“Vaccine Act”), alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza vaccine that he received on October 21, 2022. ECF No. 1 at 1. Petitioner filed an amended petition on October 15, 2024, in which he provided additional information pertaining to medical treatment that he received. ECF No. 18 at 3-4. However, the amended petition did not contain any changes to the legal allegations that petitioner has made in this case. See id. On April 21, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) report indicating that this case was appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Vaccine Act for a GBS Table Injury. ECF No. 28. On April 22, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding that petitioner was entitled to compensation. ECF No. 30. 1 Case 1:23-vv-02044-UNJ Document 43 Filed 10/06/25 Page 4 of 5 I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $230,000.00 for pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses pertaining to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $34,092.30. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). 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 following:1 a lump sum payment of $264,092.30, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account. 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, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:23-vv-02044-UNJ Document 43 Filed 10/06/25 Page 5 of 5 HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Benjamin P. Warder BENJAMIN P. WARDER Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 Telephone: (202) 532-5464 DATE: September 3, 2025 Email: Benjamin.P.Warder@usdoj.gov 3