Kathleen Hicks v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2024)

Kathleen Hicks filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 21, 2020. She stated that she received the vaccine in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received compensation for her illness.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Ms. Hicks is entitled to compensation.

The respondent specifically stated that Ms. Hicks satisfies the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Ms. Hicks is entitled to compensation.

The case is proceeding to determine the award of damages.