Charles Thompson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2018)

Charles Thompson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on September 8, 2016. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr.

Thompson was entitled to compensation, agreeing that his GBS was a Table injury for the flu vaccine and that there was insufficient evidence to prove the GBS was caused by a factor unrelated to the vaccination. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation.

The respondent recommended, and Mr. Thompson agreed, to an award of $180,000.00.

This amount was comprised of $160,000.00 for past and future pain and suffering, and $20,000.00 for past and future unreimbursed expenses. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Thompson the lump sum of $180,000.00.