William Vanjura v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

William Vanjura filed a petition for compensation on November 30, 2016, alleging that the influenza vaccine he received on December 23, 2013, caused him to develop Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) or significantly aggravated a pre-existing condition, with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a GBS Table injury within the timeframe or that the flu immunization caused or aggravated his GBS.

Despite these denials, the parties filed a stipulation for award on June 15, 2021. Special Master Herbrina Sanders found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court.

The stipulation awarded William Vanjura a lump sum of $105,000.00, payable by check to Petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the program. Judgment was to be entered in accordance with the stipulation, with the parties having renounced the right to seek review.

Joseph A. Vuckovich represented Petitioner, and Ryan D.

Pyles represented Respondent.