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Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00575
Petitioner: Rheamyrl Jubelag Castillo
Filed: 2025-04-02
Decided: 2026-02-20
Vaccine: influenza
Vaccination date: 2023-10-25
Condition: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
Outcome: compensated
Award amount USD: 191332.69

AI-assisted case summary:
On April 2, 2025, Rheamyrl Jubelag Castillo filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving influenza on October 25, 2023.

Respondent conceded that the Table criteria for GBS following seasonal flu vaccination were satisfied.

The record identifies petitioner as a competent adult and resolves damages by proffer after entitlement was conceded.

The public proffer does not describe hospital course, neurologic testing, treatment, or rehabilitation in detail.

On February 20, 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 $175,000.00 pain and suffering, $8,620.64 lost wages, and $7,712.05 unreimbursed expenses.

Petitioner was represented by Bruce William Slane, Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., White Plains, NY.

Theory of causation field:
influenza vaccine on October 25, 2023 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded that the Table criteria for GBS following seasonal flu vaccination were satisfied. The record identifies petitioner as a competent adult and resolves damages by proffer after entitlement was conceded. Award/status: $175,000.00 pain and suffering, $8,620.64 lost wages, and $7,712.05 unreimbursed expenses. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed April 2, 2025; decision February 20, 2026. Attorney: Bruce William Slane, Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., White Plains, NY. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.

Public staged source text:

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DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00575-0
Date issued/filed: 2025-11-24
Pages: 2
Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 10/24/2025) regarding 19 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00575-UNJ Document 34 Filed 11/24/25 Page 1 of 2
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-575V
RHEAMYRL JUBELAG CASTILLO, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: October 24, 2025
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Bruce William Slane, Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., White Plains, NY, for
Petitioner.
Naseem Kourosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1
On April 2, 2025, Rheamyrl Jubelag Castillo 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-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) as
a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 25, 2023. Petition at ¶¶ 3, 73.
Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than
six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on her
behalf as a result of her injury. Petition at ¶¶ 74-76. 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 1:25-vv-00575-UNJ Document 34 Filed 11/24/25 Page 2 of 2
On October 24, 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 and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS
following administration of a seasonal flu vaccination. 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a)(XIV)(D),
(c)(15).” Id. at 6. Respondent further agrees that “the case was timely filed, that the flu
vaccine was received in the United States, and that [P]etitioner satisfies the statutory
severity requirement by suffering the residual effects or complications of her injury for
more than six months after vaccine administration. See 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-
11(c)(1)(B)(i)(Ι), -11(c)(1)(D)(i).” Id.
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_25-vv-00575-1
Date issued/filed: 2026-03-26
Pages: 4
Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/20/2026) regarding 45 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made.
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Case 1:25-vv-00575-UNJ Document 50 Filed 03/26/26 Page 1 of 4
In the United States Court of Federal Claims
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
No. 25-575V
RHEAMYRL JUBELAG CASTILLO, Chief Special Master Corcoran
Petitioner, Filed: February 20, 2026
v.
SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND
HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
Bruce William Slane, The Law Office of Bruce W. Slane. P.C., White Plains, NY, for
Petitioner.
Naseem Kourosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent.
DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1
On April 2, 2025, Rheamyrl Jubelag Castillo 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 from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”)
following an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 25, 2023. Petition at ¶¶ 3, 72.
The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
On October 24, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled
to compensation for GBS. On February 19, 2026, Respondent filed a proffer on award of
compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $191,332.69 (consisting
of $152,500.00 for past pain and suffering, $31,120.64 for past lost wages, and $7,712.05
for past unreimbursed expenses). Proffer at 1-2. 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 1:25-vv-00575-UNJ Document 50 Filed 03/26/26 Page 2 of 4
Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump
sum payment of $191,332.69, 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 1:25-vv-00575-UNJ Document 50 Filed 03/26/26 Page 3 of 4
IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS
OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS
RHEAMYRL JUBELAG CASTILLO,
Petitioner,
No. 25-575V (ECF)
v. Chief Special Master Corcoran
SECRETARY OF HEALTH
AND HUMAN SERVICES,
Respondent.
RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION
On April 2, 2025, Rheamyrl Jubelag Castillo (“petitioner”) filed a petition for
compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1
to -34 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome as a
result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2023. Petition at 1.
On October 24, 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. ECF No. 17.
On October 24, 2025, Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that
petitioner is entitled to compensation. ECF No. 19. On the same date, the Chief Special Master
issued a damages order. ECF No. 20.
I. Items of Compensation
Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded
$191,332.69, consisting of $152,500.00 in pain and suffering, $31,120.64 in lost wages, and

Case 1:25-vv-00575-UNJ Document 50 Filed 03/26/26 Page 4 of 4
$7,712.05 in unreimbursed expenses. This represents all elements of compensation to which
petitioner would be 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 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: a lump sum payment of $191,332.69 to be paid through
an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner.1
Respectfully submitted,
BRETT A. SHUMATE
Assistant Attorney General
JONATHAN D. GUYNN
Acting Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
HEATHER L. PEARLMAN
Deputy Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
JULIA M. COLLISON
Assistant Director
Torts Branch, Civil Division
/s/ Naseem Kourosh
NASEEM KOUROSH
Trial Attorney
Torts Branch, Civil Division
U.S. Department of Justice
P.O. Box 146, Benjamin Franklin Station
Washington, D.C. 20044-0146
(202) 305-1159
Naseem.Kourosh@usdoj.gov
DATED: February 19, 2026
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 medical
expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages.
2