Aiman Al-Hiyari v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2024)

Aiman Al-Hiyari filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on February 9, 2023, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccination on November 14, 2020. He stated the vaccination was administered in the United States, his symptoms persisted for over six months, and he had not received prior compensation or filed a civil action.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Respondent conceded that Petitioner was entitled to compensation, determining that his GBS met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, with onset between three and forty-two days after the vaccination and no apparent alternative cause.

Respondent also agreed that damages should be limited to GBS and its related sequelae. Based on the Respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation, with the damages decision to follow.