Jesus Romo-Villanueva v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Jesus Romo-Villanueva filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 11, 2017. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Mr.

Romo-Villanueva met the criteria for a Table injury and suffered residual effects of GBS for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on November 12, 2019, finding him entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on May 21, 2021, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation. The court awarded Mr.

Romo-Villanueva a total of $171,671.21, comprising a lump sum of $160,198.04 for first-year life care expenses and pain and suffering, and a lump sum of $11,473.17 to satisfy a Medicaid lien. Additionally, an amount was awarded to purchase an annuity for future life care expenses, with payments adjusted for medical and non-medical items and contingent on Mr.

Romo-Villanueva's survival.