John G. Rima v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2019)

John G. Rima filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 16, 2017.

He alleged that he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 29, 2014. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On August 31, 2018, a ruling on entitlement found Mr. Rima entitled to compensation for GBS.

On March 19, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, stating that Mr. Rima should be awarded $101,297.89.

This amount consisted of $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,297.89 for unreimbursed medical expenses. The proffer indicated that Mr.

Rima agreed with this award. Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey adopted the proffer and awarded Mr.

Rima a lump sum payment of $101,297.89, payable by check to John G. Rima.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Mr.

Rima is a competent adult. Petitioner was represented by Kelly Danielle Burdette of Burdette Law, PLLC, and respondent was represented by Adriana Ruth Teitel of the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was issued on May 29, 2019.