Arianna White v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2025)

Arianna White filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccine she received on September 29, 2022. The respondent conceded that her case was appropriate for compensation under the Vaccine Injury Table, as GBS is a recognized Table injury for seasonal flu vaccinations with onset between three and forty-two days after vaccination, provided there is no apparent alternative cause.

The Chief Special Master issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Arianna White entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $212,566.50.

This amount was comprised of $210,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,566.50 for unreimbursable expenses. Arianna White, an adult, agreed with the proffered award.

The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding damages in the agreed-upon amount, to be paid as a lump sum through an ACH deposit to her counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Arianna White.