Kelvin Hernandez Gonzalez v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

Kelvin Hernandez Gonzalez, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on November 18, 2015. He subsequently developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that Mr. Gonzalez suffered GBS following the flu vaccine within the Table's timeframe and that his condition met the severity requirements due to sequelae lasting more than six months.

The case proceeded to a damages decision based on a joint proffer. The court awarded Mr.

Gonzalez a total of $593,087.33, which included $169,913.96 for lost earnings, $215,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $144,737.80 for first-year life care expenses. Additionally, $63,435.57 was awarded to satisfy a Puerto Rico Medicaid lien.

Future life care expenses will be covered by an annuity. The decision was issued on June 24, 2022, following the initial entitlement ruling on October 24, 2019.