Pamela A. Stricker v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

Pamela A. Stricker filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 11, 2017.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, concluding that she suffered the Table injury of GBS following the flu vaccine within the Table time period and that there was no evidence of an unrelated cause.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 19, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 27, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $235,138.00.

This amount represented $147,500.00 for pain and suffering and $87,638.00 for past and future lost wages. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Pamela A. Stricker a lump sum payment of $235,138.00.