David Drapiewski v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

David Drapiewski filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered from Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on November 15, 2019. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Drapiewski is entitled to compensation, stating that his case met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for GBS, with onset between three and forty-two days after vaccination and no apparently alternative cause. The respondent also confirmed that the case was timely filed, the vaccine was received in the United States, and Mr.

Drapiewski satisfied the statutory severity requirement by suffering residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master ruled that Mr.

Drapiewski was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued, granting Mr.

Drapiewski a lump sum payment of $132,018.01, which he agreed to as full compensation for all damages.