Kathleen C. Thomas v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Kathleen C. Thomas filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on August 22, 2016.

The respondent conceded that Ms. Thomas is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she suffered from GBS and satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for a Table injury.

The ruling on entitlement was issued on September 3, 2020, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 5, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $137,176.92.

This amount included $132,500.00 for pain and suffering and $4,676.92 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms.

Thomas, an adult, agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding the full proffered amount on April 7, 2021, concluding the case.