Ofilia Arechiga v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2018)

Ofilia Arechiga filed a petition for compensation on September 12, 2017, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on November 1, 2016. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that petitioner was entitled to compensation, stating that she met the criteria for GBS set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

The respondent further agreed that her GBS resulted in inpatient hospitalization and surgical intervention. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 22, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on October 11, 2018, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending a total award of $128,741.53, comprised of $125,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,741.53 for past unreimbursable expenses. The petitioner agreed with this proffered award.

The decision dated December 12, 2018, awarded the petitioner the lump sum of $128,741.53.