Pete Heffron v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2021)

Pete Heffron 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 7, 2019. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Heffron is entitled to compensation, agreeing that his GBS is a Table injury. The respondent's position was that the onset of GBS occurred within the Table's specified timeframe after the flu vaccination, and there was no more likely alternative diagnosis or apparent alternative cause.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 2, 2021, finding Mr. Heffron entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on November 9, 2021, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Mr. Heffron agreed with.

The proffer recommended an award of $177,365.57, comprising $157,500.00 for pain and suffering, $11,983.24 for actual unreimbursable expenses, and $7,882.33 for lost earnings. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this lump sum amount to Mr.

Heffron on December 13, 2021.