Nickolas Caselles v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2017)

Nickolas Caselles filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccination on January 14, 2013. He claimed residual effects from the injury for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the influenza vaccine caused GBS or any other injury, and denied that petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Nickolas Caselles a lump sum of $20,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision was entered on December 13, 2017, following the stipulation filed on May 12, 2017, and the petition filed on December 7, 2015.