Jeffery N. Burkhart v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)

Jeffery N. Burkhart filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 10, 2024, alleging he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of receiving an influenza vaccination on October 18, 2022.

He further alleged that he suffered residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr.

Burkhart is entitled to compensation. The respondent indicated that Mr.

Burkhart satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS following the intramuscular administration of a seasonal flu vaccination. The respondent did not dispute that Mr.

Burkhart met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Mr.

Burkhart is entitled to compensation. A decision on damages is pending.