Daniel J. Holding v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2019)

Daniel J. Holding filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on January 2, 2017.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Mr. Holding was entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that Mr. Holding developed GBS, a Table injury, within the specified timeframe after his flu vaccination and that there was no apparent alternative cause.

Furthermore, the respondent acknowledged that Mr. Holding suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all legal requirements for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Mr. Holding entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a damages decision was issued based on a proffer. The respondent proffered an award of $106,524.41, which included $92,000.00 for pain and suffering, $11,904.06 for lost wages, and $2,620.35 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Mr. Holding agreed with this proffered award.

The court awarded Mr. Holding the stipulated lump sum of $106,524.41, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.