Raymond Milligan, Jr v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2022)

Raymond Milligan, Jr. filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on October 26, 2019. The respondent conceded that Mr.

Milligan was entitled to compensation, determining that his GBS met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, including timely onset after a seasonal flu vaccination and the absence of an apparent alternative cause. The respondent also agreed that Mr.

Milligan timely filed his case, received the vaccine in the United States, and satisfied the statutory severity requirement by suffering residual effects of GBS for more than six months. Following the ruling on entitlement, the parties submitted a proffer on the award of compensation.

The respondent recommended, and Mr. Milligan agreed, to an award of $145,556.01, which included $145,000.00 for pain and suffering and $556.01 for unreimbursed medical expenses.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding this amount as a lump sum payment to Mr. Milligan, who is a competent adult.