Michael Brent Klusman v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Michael Brent Klusman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on April 23, 2019, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 8, 2017. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Klusman was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that Mr.

Klusman suffered from GBS and satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table. On May 11, 2020, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Mr.

Klusman entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 21, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $225,300.10, which included $225,000.00 for pain and suffering and $300.10 for out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Mr. Klusman agreed with this proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr. Klusman a lump sum payment of $225,300.10.