Randall Fennig v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Randall Fennig filed a petition alleging Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 17, 2016. The respondent conceded entitlement, stating that Mr.

Fennig suffered the Table injury of GBS following a flu vaccine within the Table time period, and that there was no evidence of an unrelated cause. The respondent also agreed that the claim met the statutory severity requirements because Mr.

Fennig experienced sequelae of his GBS for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 18, 2018, finding Mr.

Fennig entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 5, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued.

The parties agreed to a compensation award consisting of a lump sum payment of $20,000.08 for partial pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, and amounts sufficient to purchase two annuity contracts for future medical expenses and future payments.