John Lynn Stedje v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2025)

John Lynn Stedje filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccination on September 24, 2021. He claimed this was a Table Injury and that he experienced 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. Stedje's injury was consistent with GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he was entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued on February 5, 2025, confirming his eligibility. The parties then agreed on a compensation award.

On July 29, 2025, the respondent submitted a proffer recommending an award of $168,274.04, which included $166,875.00 for pain and suffering and $1,399.04 for unreimbursable expenses. Mr.

Stedje agreed with this proffered amount. On September 10, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Mr.

Stedje the stipulated sum of $168,274.04 as a lump sum payment.