Marcia Roby v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Marcia Roby filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 15, 2020, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 24, 2018. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Roby is entitled to compensation, concluding that she satisfied the criteria for a GBS injury on the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 4, 2021, finding her entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 2, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $162,260.47. This amount included $160,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,260.47 for out-of-pocket medical and unrelated expenses.

The proffer indicated that Ms. Roby agreed with the proposed award.

The decision dated October 6, 2021, awarded Ms. Roby a lump sum payment of $162,260.47.

Ms. Roby is a competent adult, and no guardianship was required.

The case proceeded as a Table injury claim.