William O. Ledbetter v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

William O. Ledbetter filed a petition for vaccine compensation alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on September 29, 2017.

The case was processed as a Table claim, meaning the injury is presumed to be caused by the vaccine under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. Respondent initially denied that Mr.

Ledbetter sustained a GBS Table injury or that the vaccination caused his condition. However, the parties later filed a joint stipulation to settle the case and award compensation.

Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Ledbetter a lump sum of $276,602.42 for life care expenses, pain and suffering, and unreimbursable expenses.

Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for future life care expenses was awarded. This settlement resolves all damages claims related to the alleged vaccine injury.