Dennis Eckert v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2024)

Dennis Eckert filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging injury from a flu vaccine administered on October 30, 2019. Initially, the petition also included a claim related to a Prevnar-13 vaccine.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Eckert was entitled to compensation based on a Table flu/Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) claim, while denying that the Prevnar-13 vaccine could cause GBS.

Mr. Eckert later amended his petition to pursue only the flu vaccine claim.

A ruling on entitlement was issued on December 18, 2023, finding Mr. Eckert entitled to compensation for a Table flu/GBS injury.

Subsequently, on December 20, 2023, the respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $128,387.79, which included $125,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,387.79 for past unreimbursable expenses. Mr.

Eckert agreed with this proposed award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages on January 29, 2024, granting the lump sum payment of $128,387.79 to Mr.

Eckert.