Connie Rainbolt v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Connie Rainbolt filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 16, 2017, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination administered on November 26, 2014. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Rainbolt suffered the Table injury of GBS following a flu vaccine within the Table time period and agreed that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 27, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 30, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $194,248.82, which included $72,900.66 for expected expenses in the first year after judgment, $120,000 for pain and suffering, and $1,348.16 for past unreimbursable expenses.

An additional amount was awarded to purchase an annuity for future life care items. Ms.

Rainbolt is a competent adult.