Deborah Chrowl v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2017)

Deborah Chrowl filed a petition on August 7, 2017, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she received an influenza vaccine on October 20, 2015, and subsequently developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) with residual effects lasting more than six months.

The respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's GBS or current condition. Despite the respondent's denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on August 4, 2017, agreeing to an award of compensation.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as the decision of the court. The decision awarded Deborah Chrowl a lump sum of $195,000.00, payable by check, as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Judgment was to be entered accordingly, unless a motion for review was filed.