Maria Herrera v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2019)

Maria Herrera filed a petition on February 13, 2018, alleging that she suffered from Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 18, 2016. The case progressed as an off-Table claim, as the medical records were insufficient to prove a Table Injury, and Herrera did not provide a supportive expert opinion.

On March 4, 2019, Herrera filed a Motion to Dismiss her own petition, stating that an investigation demonstrated she would be unable to prove entitlement to compensation. The court found the record lacked persuasive evidence that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury and that the medical records were insufficient to prove her claim.

Consequently, the case was dismissed for insufficient proof. The Special Master was Herbrina Sanders.

The decision was issued on March 6, 2019. Petitioner appeared pro se, and Respondent was represented by Lisa Ann Watts.

The public decision does not describe the onset, symptoms, specific medical tests, or treatments related to Ms. Herrera's condition, nor does it name any medical experts.