Humberto Rodriguez v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

Humberto Rodriguez filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on February 20, 2018. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Rodriguez was entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that Mr.

Rodriguez satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation. Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on February 16, 2022, finding Mr.

Rodriguez entitled to compensation. On September 7, 2022, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $205,873.71.

This amount was comprised of $202,500.00 for pain and suffering and $3,373.71 for past unreimbursable expenses. Mr.

Rodriguez, an adult, agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Rodriguez the lump sum payment of $205,873.71.