Anthony Sanders v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Anthony Sanders filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 20, 2015. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Sanders was entitled to compensation, agreeing that he suffered an onset of GBS between three and forty-two days after vaccination, with at least six months of residual symptoms. The respondent also agreed that the nadir of weakness occurred between 12 hours and 28 days following symptom onset, that he stabilized or improved without significant relapse, and that no likely alternative diagnosis could explain his symptoms.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement. Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing that Mr.

Sanders should be awarded $132,500.00 for past and future pain and suffering. The court adopted this proffer, awarding Mr.

Sanders a lump sum payment of $132,500.00.