Dawnita Noble v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2018)

Dawnita Noble filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 24, 2014. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, did not contest entitlement, stating that the petitioner met the criteria for GBS under the revised Vaccine Injury Table.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 29, 2017, finding Ms. Noble entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 30, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Ms. Noble agreed with.

The decision awarded a total of $313,393.96 in a lump sum for life care expenses, lost earnings, and pain and suffering. An additional $456.55 was awarded to satisfy a Medicaid lien.

The remaining life care expenses were to be covered by an annuity contract. The decision was issued on April 5, 2018.