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The damages ruling evaluated the Miller-Fisher variant, compared the case to other GBS awards, and awarded $125,000.00 for actual past pain and suffering. Award/status: $125,000.00 pain and suffering, $3,424.76 unreimbursed medical expenses, and $139.03 mileage. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed December 20, 2023; decision January 27, 2026. Attorney: Jessica Anne Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Seattle, WA. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.","is_death":0,"date_of_death":null,"petition_filed_date":"2023-12-20","case_summary":"On December 20, 2023, Scott O'Keefe filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), Miller-Fisher variant after receiving influenza on September 22, 2021.\n\nRespondent conceded Table GBS entitlement.\n\nHe had no directly relevant preexisting condition and was retired at vaccination. The damages ruling evaluated the Miller-Fisher variant, compared the case to other GBS awards, and awarded $125,000.00 for actual past pain and suffering.\n\nThe damages decision summarizes the record but does not reproduce every medical record.\n\nOn January 27, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $125,000.00 pain and suffering, $3,424.76 unreimbursed medical expenses, and $139.03 mileage.\n\nPetitioner was represented by Jessica Anne Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Seattle, WA.","is_minor_inferred":0,"is_pediatric_broad":0,"special_master":"Brian H. 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