Maureen Pascual v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2019)

Maureen Pascual filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 28, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Pascual suffered a Table injury of GBS following the flu vaccine within the Table time period, and that there was not a preponderance of medical evidence to suggest the GBS was due to an unrelated factor. The respondent also agreed that the claim met the statutory severity requirements because Ms.

Pascual experienced sequelae of her GBS for more than six months. Consequently, the court issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms.

Pascual entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties reached a stipulation for damages.

The respondent proffered an award of $194,629.92, which included $160,000.00 for pain and suffering and $34,629.92 for lost earnings. Ms.

Pascual agreed with this proffered award. The court issued a decision awarding Ms.

Pascual the lump sum payment of $194,629.92.