Danielle Cooley v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

Danielle Cooley filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination administered on October 10, 2018. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, concluding that she suffered GBS following a flu vaccine within the Table time period and that there was no evidence of an unrelated cause. Respondent also agreed that the claim met the statutory severity requirements because Petitioner experienced sequelae of her GBS for more than six months.

Based on Respondent's concession and the evidence, entitlement to compensation was granted. Subsequently, a damages decision was issued based on a proffer.

Respondent recommended an award of $107,394.86, which Petitioner agreed to. This award comprised $100,000.00 for pain and suffering and $7,394.86 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The Chief Special Master awarded Petitioner the lump sum of $107,394.86.