Tamara N. Jackson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2019)

On November 13, 2017, Tamara N. Jackson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of her November 20, 2016 influenza vaccination.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On October 30, 2018, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Ms.

Jackson entitled to compensation for GBS. On April 9, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $152,117.34.

This amount included $150,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,117.34 for out-of-pocket expenses. The petitioner, identified as a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.

Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey issued a decision on April 10, 2019, awarding Ms. Jackson a lump sum payment of $152,117.34, payable by check to her.

The decision noted that the award represented compensation for all damages available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner was represented by Nancy Routh Meyers of Ward Black Law, and respondent was represented by Amy Paula Kokot from the U.S.

Department of Justice. The decision was made public in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002.