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Petitioner Entitled to Compensation in Vaccine Injury Claim

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On February 21, 2024, Natalie Diaz, on behalf of her minor child, A.S., filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that A.S. suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome ("GBS") after receiving an influenza ("flu") vaccine on December 12, 2022. The petition was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on June 8, 2025, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, citing the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (QAI). In view of Respondent's position and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found that Petitioner is entitled to compensation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Natalie Diaz, on behalf of her minor child, A.S., petitioned for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 21, 2024.
  • A.S. allegedly suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome ("GBS") after receiving an influenza ("flu") vaccine on December 12, 2022.
  • Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on June 8, 2025, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, citing the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (QAI).
  • Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in view of Respondent's position and the evidence of record.
  • The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.
  • 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.
  • The ruling will be available on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website and at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc.

Statistics:

  • A.S. received an influenza ("flu") vaccine on December 12, 2022.
  • Petitioner's petition was filed on February 21, 2024.
  • Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on June 8, 2025.
  • Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran made the ruling on June 9, 2025.
  • The case number is No. 24-279V.

Sources:

  • In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-279V
  • Case 1:24-vv-00279-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/11/25 Page 1 of 2
  • 42 U.S.C. SS300aa-10, et seq. (the "Vaccine Act")
  • 42 C.F.R. SS 100.3 (a)(XIV)(D), (c)(15)

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