Roxanna Commanche v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Roxanna Commanche filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 13, 2016. The respondent conceded that Ms.

Commanche is entitled to compensation, stating that her condition satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 22, 2020, finding her eligible for compensation.

Subsequently, on July 8, 2020, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Ms. Commanche agreed to.

The court awarded a total of $130,000.00, comprising $120,000.00 for pain and suffering, $254.59 to satisfy a lien from Presbyterian Centennial Care, and $9,248.56 to satisfy a lien from Molina Health Care. This award covers all elements of compensation available under the Vaccine Act.