Ronald Brown v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2018)

Ronald Brown filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) caused by his influenza vaccination on October 9, 2014. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr.

Brown was entitled to compensation. The respondent indicated that Mr.

Brown satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 9, 2018, finding Mr.

Brown entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 29, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $120,000.00.

Mr. Brown agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Brown a lump sum payment of $120,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The petition was filed on September 8, 2017, and the final decision awarding damages was issued on September 6, 2018.