Kyle Pappas v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2023)

Kyle Pappas 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 vaccine he received on November 24, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded entitlement to compensation, agreeing that Mr.

Pappas suffered GBS following the flu vaccine within the Table time period and that there was no evidence of an unrelated cause. The respondent also agreed that the condition met the statutory severity requirements because it persisted for more than six months.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on September 13, 2022, finding Mr. Pappas entitled to compensation.

As the parties could not resolve damages informally, a hearing was held on October 6, 2023. Mr.

Pappas requested $180,000.00 for pain and suffering, while the respondent recommended less than $160,000.00. On November 6, 2023, the court awarded Mr.

Pappas a lump sum of $172,500.00 for his actual pain and suffering.