William Brimmer, II v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré syndrome (2024)

William Brimmer, II 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 he received on October 21, 2022. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, his injury lasted longer than six months, and he had not previously received compensation for this injury.

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

The respondent agreed that Mr. Brimmer suffered GBS following a flu vaccine within the Table time period and that there was no evidence of an unrelated cause.

The respondent also agreed that the claim met the statutory severity requirement as the sequelae of GBS lasted more than six months and that Mr. Brimmer satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the Chief Special Master found that Mr. Brimmer is entitled to compensation, with the case proceeding to a damages determination.