Robert G. Baker v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2019)

Robert G. Baker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 17, 2018, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 23, 2017.

He asserted that his condition met the Table definition for GBS and that the vaccination occurred in the United States. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Mr.

Baker met the criteria for a flu/GBS Table injury and that his condition had persisted for at least six months with no alternative cause. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 26, 2019, finding Mr.

Baker entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 2, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation.

The parties stipulated to an award of $140,000.00 for pain and suffering and $91.70 for past out-of-pocket medical expenses. The Chief Special Master awarded a total lump sum of $140,091.70 to Robert G.

Baker on October 31, 2019.