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Vaccine Injury Compensation Program Ruling: Joann Bauer Entitled to Compensation

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Joann Bauer has been ruled entitled to compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program after alleging she suffered Guillain-Barre syndrome as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 11, 2020. On October 4, 2022, Bauer filed a petition for compensation under the Vaccine Act, and after a thorough review of the evidence, the Chief Special Master Corcoran has ruled in favor of the petitioner. The respondent has conceded that Bauer satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

Key Takeaways:

  • Joann Bauer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 4, 2022, alleging Guillain-Barre syndrome as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 11, 2020.
  • The respondent, Secretary of Health and Human Services, has conceded that Bauer satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.
  • Chief Special Master Corcoran has ruled in favor of the petitioner, finding that Bauer is entitled to compensation.
  • Bauer's case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters, which handled the petition and evidence.
  • The respondent has agreed that Bauer has satisfied all statutory and jurisdictional requirements.
  • The ruling will be made publicly accessible on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and anyone with access to the internet can view it.

Statistics:

  • October 4, 2022: Bauer filed the petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.
  • September 11, 2020: The influenza vaccine was administered to Bauer.
  • August 29, 2023: The respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report, conceding that Bauer satisfied the criteria for compensation.
  • August 29, 2023 (continued): The respondent agrees that Bauer has satisfied all statutory and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 14 days: The time frame given to Bauer to identify and move to redact medical or other information that would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy.

Sources:

  • United States Court of Federal Claims, OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1440V
  • 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018) (National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986)
  • Vaccine Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755
  • E-Government Act of 2002, 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018)
  • United States Court of Federal Claims' website

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