Carl Bildner v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2024)

Carl Bildner filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 2, 2021. He further alleged that his injury lasted for more than six months.

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

The respondent stated that Mr. Bildner satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

Consequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Mr. Bildner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, indicating that Mr. Bildner should be awarded $55,000.00 for pain and suffering, which Mr.

Bildner agreed to. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Bildner a lump sum payment of $55,000.00.