Daniel E. McKinney v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2016)

Daniel E. McKinney filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 17, 2014, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on January 18, 2012.

He further alleged that he suffered residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied that the vaccine caused his GBS or any other injury.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on August 15, 2016, agreeing to an award of compensation. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it.

The award includes a lump sum of $310,555.03 for first-year life care expenses, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was awarded.

This compensation covers all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. Judgment was to be entered in accordance with this decision.