Gary Hayes v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2025)

Gary Hayes filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 12, 2023, alleging that he suffered from Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 10, 2022. 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. Hayes satisfied the criteria for compensation for GBS following a seasonal flu vaccine.

On October 31, 2024, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Mr. Hayes entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, on January 6, 2025, a Decision on Damages was issued. The parties submitted a proffer of damages, which the court adopted.

Mr. Hayes was awarded a lump sum of $165,456.13, which included $147,500.00 for pain and suffering, $1,956.13 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $16,000.00 for past lost wages.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.