Donald A. Barrett v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome and GBS-caused chronic inflammatory sensory polyradiculoneuropathy (2019)

Donald A. Barrett filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) and GBS-caused chronic inflammatory sensory polyradiculoneuropathy as a result of receiving the influenza vaccine on September 18, 2015.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the immunization caused Mr. Barrett's injuries.

Despite the denial, the parties reached a settlement agreement. The joint stipulation, filed on August 30, 2019, outlined the terms of the settlement.

The respondent agreed to issue a payment of $407,622.47, which covered first-year life care expenses, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, the respondent agreed to purchase an annuity contract for Mr.

Barrett's benefit to cover future unreimbursable expenses, including specialist co-pays, therapy co-pays, primary care provider co-pays, prescription expenses, IVIG expenses, and residential care expenses. The Special Master adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded compensation in the agreed-upon amount and terms, directing the clerk of the court to enter judgment accordingly.