VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01096 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01096 Petitioner: Matthew Allen Filed: 2024-07-18 Decided: 2026-02-12 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2023-01-16 Condition: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 170345.37 AI-assisted case summary: On July 18, 2024, Matthew Allen filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on January 16, 2023 caused Guillain-Barre Syndrome. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Mr. Allen entitled to compensation on June 30, 2025. Damages were resolved by respondent's proffer, which Mr. Allen accepted. On February 12, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a lump sum of $170,345.37. The award consisted of $163,500.00 for past pain and suffering, $3,514.85 for past unreimbursed expenses, and $3,330.52 for past lost wages. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on January 16, 2023, causing GBS; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Award $170,345.37 ($163,500 pain/suffering + $3,514.85 unreimbursed expenses + $3,330.52 lost wages). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed July 18, 2024; entitlement June 30, 2025; damages February 12, 2026. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01096-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-31 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 06/30/2025) regarding 29 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01096-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/31/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1096V MATTHEW ALLEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 30, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Rochelle Ilana Gillenson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On July 18, 2024, Matthew Allen 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-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on January 16, 2023. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 12. Petitioner further alleges 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. Petition at ¶¶ 12-14. 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). Case 1:24-vv-01096-UNJ Document 33 Filed 07/31/25 Page 2 of 2 On June 30, 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. Specifically, Respondent states that, [P]etitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table (Table) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (QAI), which afford [P]etitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty- two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause. 42 C.F.R. § 100.3 (a)(XIV)(D), (c)(15). 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_24-vv-01096-cl-extra-11277295 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-16 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10810550 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1096V MATTHEW ALLEN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: February 12, 2026 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Bridget Candace McCullough, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Rochelle Ilana Gillenson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On July 18, 2024, Matthew Allen 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 vaccine received on January 16, 2023. Petition at ¶¶ 2, 12. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 30, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On February 11, 2026, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $170,345.37, consisting of $163,500.00 for past pain and suffering, $3,514.85 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $3,330.52 for past lost wages. 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). Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $170,345.37, 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