Barbara Ann Bustillos v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Barbara Ann Bustillos filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 21, 2015. The respondent conceded that petitioner suffered the Table injury of GBS following a flu vaccine within the Table time period and is entitled to compensation.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 18, 2019, finding her entitled to compensation. On September 24, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which petitioner agreed with.

The decision awarded Barbara Ann Bustillos a total of $361,648.34, comprising $166,528.68 for first-year life care expenses, $190,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $5,119.66 for past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was awarded for future life care items.