Rachel Nolt v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2017)

Rachel Nolt filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on January 31, 2017. She alleged that she suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccination received on January 31, 2014.

Ms. Nolt stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she experienced residual effects of the injury for more than six months, and that she had not received a prior award or settlement for her condition.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu immunization caused Ms. Nolt's alleged GBS.

Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation on January 30, 2017. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it to be reasonable.

The decision adopted the stipulation as the court's decision, awarding Ms. Nolt compensation.

The stipulation provided for a lump sum payment of $75,000.00, payable to petitioner, as compensation for all items of damages. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or expert witnesses.

Petitioner was represented by Jeffrey S. Pop, and respondent was represented by Ryan Pyles.

The decision was issued on July 6, 2017.