Richard Saliot v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2023)

Richard Saliot, an adult, received an influenza vaccine on October 29, 2019. He subsequently developed Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a neurological disorder.

The petition was filed on August 4, 2020, alleging that the GBS was a result of the flu vaccination. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Saliot's condition qualified as a Table injury under the Vaccine Injury Table. An entitlement ruling was issued on October 20, 2021, finding him eligible for compensation.

On April 19, 2023, the parties submitted a proffer on award of compensation, which was approved by the court on May 22, 2023. The award included a lump sum of $758,944.62 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses.

An additional lump sum of $521.84 was awarded jointly for past unreimbursable medical expenses. The award also included an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity for future life care expenses.