Patricia Wright v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Patricia Wright filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 24, 2019, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccination on October 26, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Wright was entitled to compensation, as her GBS was a Table injury with onset between three and forty-two days after the vaccination and no apparent alternative cause. A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 24, 2019.

Subsequently, on February 12, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $145,168.90. This amount included $140,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,168.90 for past unreimbursable expenses.

Ms. Wright, who is a competent adult, agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Wright the lump sum of $145,168.90 on March 26, 2020.