Christine Rogers v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2018)

Christine Rogers filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 16, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 20, 2017, finding Ms. Rogers entitled to compensation.

Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation on December 1, 2017, agreeing to an award of $270,000.00. This amount represents compensation for lost earnings ($63,398.95), pain and suffering ($201,723.07), and past unreimbursable expenses ($4,877.98).

The parties agreed to the proffered award, and the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Rogers a lump sum payment of $270,000.00.

Ms. Rogers is a competent adult, and no guardianship was required.

The decision was issued on March 23, 2018.