Clarence Mayes v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)

Clarence Mayes 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 December 3, 2020. GBS is a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Mayes is entitled to compensation because his claim satisfies the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

An initial Ruling on Entitlement was issued on February 20, 2024, finding Mr. Mayes entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on September 12, 2024, the parties filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, which Mr. Mayes agreed to.

The decision on damages, issued on October 15, 2024, awarded Mr. Mayes a lump sum of $93,207.00.

This amount includes $51,500.00 for pain and suffering and $41,707.00 for past lost wages, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act.