Ryan Bronson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2019)

Ryan Bronson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 15, 2015. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Bronson is entitled to compensation, stating that he met the criteria for a Table injury. Specifically, the respondent agreed that the diagnosis of GBS was sound, the onset occurred within the Table's specified timeframe after a seasonal flu vaccination, and there was no identified more likely alternative diagnosis.

The respondent further agreed that Mr. Bronson suffered the residual effects of his GBS for more than six months, satisfying all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Consequently, the court found Mr. Bronson entitled to compensation.

A subsequent decision awarded Mr. Bronson a total of $184,865.23.

This amount included $175,000.00 for his past and future pain and suffering and $9,865.23 for documented past lost wages. The award was made as a lump sum payment.