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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00915
Petitioner: Dorian Sandlin
Filed: 2024-06-13
Decided: 2025-09-29
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2022-10-18
Condition: Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 125559

AI-assisted case summary:
On June 13, 2024, Dorian Sandlin filed a petition alleging Guillain-Barre syndrome after an influenza vaccination administered on October 18, 2022. The public documents state that his alleged GBS began within the Vaccine Injury Table's 3-to-42-day window and that no apparent alternative cause was identified, but they do not describe his first symptoms, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, or recovery course.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on January 15, 2025 conceding that Mr. Sandlin was entitled to compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on July 10, 2025. The later damages proffer identified Mr. Sandlin as a competent adult and stated that the parties agreed to the award.

On September 29, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $125,559.00. The award consisted of $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, $517.00 for past unreimbursed expenses, and $42.00 to satisfy a State of Indiana Medicaid lien. Mr. Sandlin was represented by Jessica A. Olins of mctlaw, and respondent by Alexa Roggenkamp.

Theory of causation field:
Influenza vaccine, October 18, 2022, competent adult, alleged Table Guillain-Barre syndrome with onset between 3 and 42 days and no apparent alternative cause. COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Public entitlement/damages documents do not provide clinical onset date, neurologic course, testing, or treatment detail. Award: $125,000 pain/suffering plus $517 unreimbursed expenses by ACH to counsel IOLTA, plus $42 Indiana Medicaid lien, total $125,559. Chief Special Master Corcoran entitlement July 10, 2025 and damages September 29, 2025. Attorney Jessica A. Olins; respondent Alexa Roggenkamp.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-00915-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-08-29
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/10/2025) regarding 23 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00915-UNJ Document 26 Filed 08/29/25 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-915V
DORIAN SANDLIN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: July 10, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jessica A. Olins, Mctlaw, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.
Alexa Roggenkamp, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On June 13, 2024, Dorian Sandlin 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 Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) after
receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on October 18, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner
further alleges that his GBS began between three and forty-two days following his flu
vaccination and that there is no apparent alternative cause. Id. The case was assigned
to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On January 15, 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 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 is satisfied that petitioner has met the criteria set forth in the
Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. Id. at 6.
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_24-vv-00915-1
Date issued/filed: 2025-10-30
Pages: 5
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/29/2025) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:24-vv-00915-UNJ Document 34 Filed 10/30/25 Page 1 of 5
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-915V
DORIAN SANDLIN, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: September 29, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Jessica A. Olins, Mctlaw, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.
Alexa Roggenkamp, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On June 13, 2024, Dorian Sandlin 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 Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) as a
result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 18, 2022. Petition at 1-2.
The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On July 10, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to
compensation for his GBS. On September 29, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award
of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $125,517.00,
comprised of $125,000.00 for Petitioner’s pain and suffering and $517.00 for Petitioner’s
past unreimbursable expenses, plus $42.00 to satisfy the State of Indiana Medicaid lien.
Proffer at 1-2. In the 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. 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 the
following:
1) a lump sum payment of $125,517.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to
Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner;
and
2) a lump sum payment of $42.00, representing compensation for satisfaction
of the State of Indiana Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to
Petitioner and:
Indiana Health Coverage Programs
Gainwell Technologies/Medicaid
P.O. Box 50441
Indianapolis, IN 46250-0418
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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Case 1:24-vv-00915-UNJ Document 34 Filed 10/30/25 Page 3 of 5
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
DORIAN SANDLIN,
Petitioner, No. 24-915V
Chief Special Master Corcoran
v. ECF
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On June 13, 2024, Dorian Sandlin (“petitioner”), filed a petition for compensation under
the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (“the Vaccine Act” or “the
Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”)
as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 18, 2022. Petition at 1-2. On
January 15, 2025, 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 and on
July 10, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled
to compensation. ECF No. 17; ECF No. 23.
I. Items of Compensation
A. Pain and Suffering
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $125,000.00 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 $517.00. 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.
C. Medicaid Lien
Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of
Indiana Medicaid lien in the amount of $42.00, which represents full satisfaction of any right of
subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of Indiana may have against any
individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of Indiana has made to or on behalf of
petitioner from the date of her eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as
a result of his alleged vaccine-related injury suffered on or about October 18, 2022 under Title
XIX of the Social Security Act.
These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be
entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a).1 Petitioner agrees.
II. Form of the Award
The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through
two lump sum payments described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision
and the Court’s judgment award the following:
A. A lump sum payment of $125,517.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to
1 Should petitioner die prior to the 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 lost earnings, and future pain and suffering.
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petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner; and
B. A lump sum payment of $42.00, representing compensation for satisfaction of the
State of Indiana Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner
and:
Indiana Health Coverage Programs
Gainwell Technologies/Medicaid
P.O. Box 50441
Indianapolis, IN 46250-0418
Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to Indiana Health Coverage Programs for
satisfaction of the Medicaid lien.
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
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
COLLEEN C. HARTLEY
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Alexa Roggenkamp
ALEXA ROGGENKAMP
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146
Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
(202) 616-4179
alexa.roggenkamp@usdoj.gov
DATED: September 29, 2025
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