Christopher Dougherty v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2021)

Christopher Dougherty filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 20, 2017. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On May 7, 2021, the Respondent conceded that Mr. Dougherty is entitled to compensation, stating that he satisfied the criteria set forth in the revised Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford him a presumption of vaccine causation.

The ruling on entitlement was issued on May 17, 2021, finding Mr. Dougherty entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 15, 2021, the Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Mr. Dougherty should be awarded $110,000.00, an amount with which Mr.

Dougherty agreed. The decision awarding damages, issued on October 20, 2021, awarded Mr.

Dougherty a lump sum payment of $110,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a).