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Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01209
Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01209
Petitioner: Regina James
Filed: 2024-08-08
Decided: 2026-03-06
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2023-02-03
Condition: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 43874.5

AI-assisted case summary:
On August 8, 2024, Regina James filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving influenza on February 3, 2023.

Respondent denied that Ms. James sustained Table GBS, denied vaccine causation, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.

The public stipulation does not describe onset, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual functional limits.

On March 6, 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 $43,874.50 lump sum.

Petitioner was represented by Isaiah Richard Kalinowski, Bosson Legal Group, Fairfax, VA.

Theory of causation field:
influenza vaccine on February 3, 2023 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). COMPENSATED. Respondent denied that Ms. James sustained Table GBS, denied vaccine causation, and denied that her current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. The public stipulation does not describe onset, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual functional limits. Award/status: $43,874.50 lump sum. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed August 8, 2024; decision March 6, 2026. Attorney: Isaiah Richard Kalinowski, Bosson Legal Group, Fairfax, VA. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01209-0
Date issued/filed: 2026-04-08
Pages: 7
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/06/2026) regarding 37 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made.
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In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 24-1209V
REGINA JAMES, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: March 6, 2026
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Isaiah Richard Kalinowski, Bosson Legal Group, Fairfax, VA, for Petitioner.
Alyssa M. Petroff, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1
On August 8, 2024, Regina James 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 she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) as
a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on February 3, 2023. Petition at 1, 4; Stipulation,
filed at February 20, 2026, ¶¶ 1, 2. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was
administered within the United States, that she sustained an injury within the time period
set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, that she experienced the residual effects of her
condition for more than six months, and that there has been no award or settlement of a
civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her injury. Petition at 1, 7-8; Stipulation
at ¶¶ 1-5. Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained GBS as defined in the Table;
denies that the vaccine caused Petitioner’s alleged GBS, or any other injury; and denies
that her current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Stipulation at ¶ 6.
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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Nevertheless, on February 20, 2026, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation
stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation
reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein.
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following
compensation:
A lump sum of $43,874.50, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s
counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation
at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would
be available under Section 15(a). Id.
I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of
a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, 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

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