Kathleen Beldon v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

Kathleen Beldon filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) caused by the influenza vaccine she received on September 13, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Beldon is entitled to compensation. The respondent specifically stated that her condition satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

Based on this concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Ms. Beldon eligible for compensation.

Subsequently, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation. The respondent proposed an award of $92,490.00, comprising $90,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,490.00 for unreimbursed medical expenses.

Ms. Beldon agreed with this proposed award.

The court accepted the proffer and awarded Ms. Beldon a lump sum payment of $92,490.00, representing compensation for all damages available under the Act.