Timothy Andrews v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Timothy Andrews filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 9, 2017. He met the program's requirements, including that the vaccine was administered in the United States and that his injury resulted in sequelae lasting more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Andrews was entitled to compensation.

The respondent agreed that Mr. Andrews satisfied the criteria for GBS as listed on the Vaccine Injury Table and that all legal prerequisites for compensation had been met.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Mr. Andrews entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent proffered an award of $205,407.65, which included $200,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,407.65 for past unreimbursed expenses.

Mr. Andrews, who was a competent adult, concurred with this proffered award.

The court awarded the stipulated amount.