Alejandra Idone v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2019)

Alejandra Idone filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) causally related to an influenza vaccination she received on October 19, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Idone is entitled to compensation.

The respondent indicated that Ms. Idone satisfied the criteria set forth in the revised Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford a presumption of causation for GBS occurring between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination, with no apparent alternative cause.

Based on the record and the respondent's concession, the Chief Special Master found Ms. Idone entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent's proffer, which Ms.

Idone agreed with, recommended an award of $92,000.00. The Chief Special Master awarded Ms.

Idone a lump sum payment of $92,000.00 as compensation for all available damages.