Francis E. Sethman, Jr. v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Francis E. Sethman, Jr. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 27, 2018.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Sethman was entitled to compensation, agreeing that he suffered a Table injury of GBS following the flu vaccine within the Table time period.

The respondent also agreed that there was not a preponderance of medical evidence that his GBS was due to an unrelated factor and that the claim met the statutory severity requirement, as his medical records showed sequelae for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 2, 2021, finding Mr.

Sethman entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 21, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $167,600.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Sethman agreed to. The Chief Special Master awarded Mr.

Sethman a lump sum payment of $167,600.00.