Gwendolyn Love v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Gwendolyn Love 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 vaccine on December 10, 2015. She claimed her symptoms began within forty-two days of the vaccination and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Love was entitled to compensation, concluding that she suffered a Table injury of GBS following the flu vaccine within the Table timeframe and that there was no evidence of an unrelated cause.

The claim also met the statutory severity requirements. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 22, 2020, finding Ms.

Love entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 30, 2020, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting Ms.

Love a lump sum payment of $155,000.00 based on a proffer agreed to by both parties.