David D. Bronson v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2024)

David D. Bronson 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 September 23, 2020.

The case was assigned to the Office of Special Masters. On August 11, 2022, the Secretary of Health and Human Services filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Bronson was entitled to compensation, as his GBS was a Table injury and occurred within the Table time period. The respondent further agreed that the statutory severity requirements were met because Mr.

Bronson experienced sequelae of his GBS for more than six months. Consequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on August 12, 2022, finding Mr.

Bronson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on August 20, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $155,250.00 for pain and suffering and $56,477.00 for lost wages, totaling $211,727.00.

Mr. Bronson agreed with this proffered award.

A decision awarding damages was issued on September 25, 2024, granting Mr. Bronson a lump sum payment of $211,727.00.