Dustin Gibson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Dustin Gibson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 20, 2020, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on October 4, 2018. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Gibson is entitled to compensation, determining that he suffered the Table injury of GBS following a flu vaccine within the Table time period, and that there was not a preponderance of evidence that his GBS was due to an unrelated factor. The respondent also agreed that Mr.

Gibson experienced sequelae of GBS for more than six months. A ruling on entitlement was issued on August 20, 2020, finding Mr.

Gibson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on April 8, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $137,143.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Gibson agreed to. The decision dated May 11, 2021, awarded Mr.

Gibson a lump sum payment of $137,143.00.