Gregory Bacon v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

Gregory Bacon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 19, 2019, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on January 18, 2013. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On September 9, 2020, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr. Bacon entitled to compensation.

Respondent conceded that Mr. Bacon satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for GBS, which afforded him a presumption of causation.

The respondent agreed that Mr. Bacon had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Subsequently, on July 11, 2022, the parties filed a joint stipulation requesting an award of $127,500.00. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation and awarded Mr.

Bacon a lump sum payment of $127,500.00 for all damages available under the Act.