Geetha Menon v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Geetha Menon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on December 17, 2015. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS. The ruling on entitlement found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $152,913.45, which Petitioner agreed with. The decision awarded Petitioner a lump sum payment of $152,913.45, representing $150,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,913.45 for vaccine-related unreimbursed expenses.