Sharen Kraft v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2021)

Sharen Kraft, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on October 4, 2015. She subsequently developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a neurological condition.

The respondent conceded that her GBS was consistent with the Vaccine Injury Table for GBS following a flu vaccine and was caused-in-fact by the vaccination. The respondent also agreed that Ms.

Kraft met all legal requirements for compensation. An initial ruling on entitlement was issued on May 31, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation.

Later, on October 12, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer for an award of compensation, which Ms. Kraft agreed to.

The award totaled $139,795.30, comprising $137,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,295.30 for past unreimbursed expenses. This decision, awarding damages, was issued on November 22, 2021, by Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and entitlement was granted, leading to a compensated outcome.