Jason Chevalier v. HHS - Tdap, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2016)

Jason Chevalier filed a petition for compensation on January 5, 2015, alleging that the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine he received on September 21, 2012, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The Tdap vaccine is listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

Mr. Chevalier claimed that he suffered residual effects from the GBS for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the Tdap vaccine caused or aggravated Mr. Chevalier's GBS.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a joint stipulation to resolve the case. The stipulation stated that Mr.

Chevalier had not received any prior award or settlement for his condition. The court found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Mr. Chevalier was awarded a lump sum payment of $140,000.00 as compensation for all damages.

The clerk was directed to enter judgment according to this decision and the stipulation.