Nicole Hooper v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2018)

Nicole Hooper filed a petition on November 13, 2017, alleging that she developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 2, 2015. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the petition and medical records.

The respondent acknowledged that the claim was compensable as a Table injury under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Specifically, the respondent conceded that Ms.

Hooper suffered from GBS as a result of the flu vaccine and that the onset occurred within the appropriate timeframe. Based on the respondent's concession and a review of the record, the Special Master found that Ms.

Hooper is entitled to compensation for an injury caused by a covered vaccine. A separate order for damages will be issued.

The case was filed on November 13, 2017, and this ruling finding entitlement was issued on January 11, 2018.