Karen A. Braman v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2025)

On March 9, 2022, Karen A. Braman filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 22, 2020 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome.

Respondent later conceded entitlement for a Table GBS injury, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran entered entitlement on July 29, 2024.

The damages decision resolved compensation by proffer rather than a lengthy disputed damages ruling, so the public record gives limited clinical detail in the final award document. It identifies the injury as GBS following influenza vaccination and reflects that respondent agreed petitioner should be compensated.

On August 21, 2025, the Special Master awarded $202,700.72. The award consisted of $152,500 for pain and suffering, $45,031.95 for lost wages, and $5,168.77 for unreimbursed expenses, paid through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement.

Ms. Braman was represented by Colin Viele of Muller Brazil, LLP.