Christine Rottino v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2020)

Christine Rottino filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 26, 2019, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on October 6, 2016. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On October 1, 2020, the Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria of the Vaccine Injury Table for GBS with onset between three and forty-two days after vaccination and no apparent alternative cause. A ruling on entitlement was issued on October 2, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

On October 15, 2020, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $81,137.89, representing $76,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,137.89 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on November 16, 2020, granting Petitioner a lump sum payment of $81,137.89.