Maryam Ebrahimi v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

Maryam Ebrahimi filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of her February 11, 2019 influenza vaccination. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, as her condition satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 14, 2020, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on March 30, 2022, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating Petitioner should be awarded $218,769.80 for pain and suffering, past unreimbursable expenses, future expenses, and past lost wages. Additionally, funds were to be awarded to satisfy the State of Colorado’s Medicaid lien in the amount of $54,408.51.

Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The decision dated May 13, 2022, awarded a total of $273,178.31, comprising the sum of the compensation for Ebrahimi and the Medicaid lien satisfaction.