John Schoonveld v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2025)

John Schoonveld filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) caused by the influenza vaccine he received on October 19, 2021. He stated that he received the vaccine in the United States and suffered residual effects of GBS for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Mr. Schoonveld was entitled to compensation, believing he met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and its Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation.

Subsequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Mr. Schoonveld entitled to compensation.

The parties then filed a joint stipulation for damages. Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Mr.

Schoonveld a total of $250,657.09, comprising a lump sum of $250,106.21 payable to him and $550.88 to reimburse a Medicaid lien for services rendered by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. This award covers all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act.