Isai Nava v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)

Isai Nava filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 28, 2021. The case was assigned to the Office of Special Masters.

Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's claim satisfied the criteria for GBS, a Table injury. Based on this concession and the evidence, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued on January 29, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on June 6, 2024, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation, which Petitioner agreed to. The decision on damages, issued on July 15, 2024, awarded Isai Nava a total of $165,919.00.

This amount included $157,500.00 for pain and suffering and $8,419.00 for past lost earnings, to be paid as a lump sum directly to Petitioner.