Phyllis K. Alexander v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

Phyllis K. Alexander filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccine she received on September 26, 2019.

She claimed that her GBS met the Table definition and, in the alternative, was caused-in-fact by the vaccine. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit.

On February 25, 2022, the Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, agreeing that her GBS met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table. A ruling on entitlement was issued on February 28, 2022, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 9, 2022, the parties submitted a proffer for damages. Respondent recommended an award of $297,065.85, comprising $250,000.00 for pain and suffering and $47,065.85 for past lost wages, to which Petitioner agreed.

Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Petitioner the stipulated lump sum of $297,065.85.