Alan L. Jones v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2018)

Alan L. Jones filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 9, 2016, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 16, 2014.

The respondent did not contest entitlement, stating that the petitioner satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for GBS following a flu vaccine. The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr.

Jones entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 7, 2017, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which the petitioner agreed to.

The decision awarded a total of $341,270.93 in a lump sum for life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, payments were awarded to satisfy two State of Florida Medicaid liens totaling $732.16, and an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for future life care items.

The decision was issued on February 7, 2018.