David Prokopchuk v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2018)

David Prokopchuk filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 15, 2018, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on September 5, 2013. He stated that he received the vaccination in the United States, suffered the effects of his injury for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Prokopchuk's GBS or any other injury.

Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on February 14, 2018, agreeing that compensation should be awarded. The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr. Prokopchuk was awarded a lump sum of $415,000.00, which represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The decision directed the clerk of the court to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.