Jared Sipes v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2019)

Jared Sipes filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 6, 2016. The respondent conceded that the petitioner met the criteria for a Table injury, specifically GBS following an influenza vaccine.

Based on this concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master ruled on entitlement. Subsequently, the parties filed a joint stipulation for damages.

The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Jared Sipes a lump sum of $182,785.00. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The stipulation also noted that there was not a preponderance of evidence demonstrating that petitioner's GBS was due to a factor unrelated to his immunization and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months.