Andonyadis v. Secretary of Health and Human Services, 20-326

Petitioner Panos Andonyadis filed a petition March 23, 2020 under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS) after an influenza vaccine received August 15, 2018; alternatively alleged the vaccine significantly aggravated an underlying condition.
Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s injuries or current condition.
On April 12, 2022 the parties filed a stipulation agreeing to settle the issues and award compensation.
The stipulation provided for a lump-sum payment of $55,496.04 to petitioner as full compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.
Special Master Thomas L. Gowen adopted the stipulation and ordered the Clerk to enter judgment in accordance with it.
The decision notes procedural rules: parties have 14 days to request redaction before public posting under the E‑Government Act and Vaccine Rule 18(b); entry of judgment was expedited by renunciation of review rights per Vaccine Rule 11(a).

Issue	Plaintiff's Argument	Defendant's Argument	Held
Entitlement under Vaccine Program for GBS after flu vaccine	Andonyadis: flu vaccine caused (or significantly aggravated) GBS	HHS: denies vaccine causation or responsibility	Parties stipulated to compensation; Special Master adopted stipulation and awarded relief
Amount and form of relief	Petitioner sought full damages available under the Act	Respondent agreed to settle for a lump sum	Lump sum of $55,496.04 awarded to petitioner as complete compensation
Procedures for final judgment and public disclosure	Petitioner may seek redaction; petitioner renounced review to expedite judgment	Respondent likewise may seek redaction and renounced review	Special Master ordered judgment entered; 14‑day redaction window noted and entry expedited via Vaccine Rule 11(a)