Gina Beck v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Gina Beck filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of her March 8, 2015 influenza vaccination. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Beck is entitled to compensation, concluding that she suffered GBS following the flu vaccine within the Table time period and that there was not a preponderance of evidence that her GBS was due to an unrelated factor. The respondent further agreed that Ms.

Beck experienced sequelae of her GBS for more than six months and satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 19, 2018, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on July 20, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Ms. Beck should be awarded $1,083,725.96.

This amount included $140,000.00 for pain and suffering and $943,725.96 for lost wages. Ms.

Beck agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms.

Beck a lump sum payment of $1,083,725.96.