Norma Keller v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2019)

Norma Keller, as Personal Representative of the Estate of Elizabeth Keller, filed a petition alleging that Elizabeth Keller suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 19, 2017, and that her subsequent death was vaccine-related. The respondent conceded entitlement to compensation, concluding that the petitioner satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 10, 2019. Subsequently, on July 16, 2019, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $486,583.28.

This amount was comprised of $235,000.00 for pain and suffering, $250,000.00 for the death benefit, and $1,583.28 for past unreimbursed medical expenses. The petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the petitioner the lump sum of $486,583.28.