Judith Kauffman v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2024)

Judith Kauffman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 25, 2024, alleging that she suffered from Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 20, 2019. She stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that she suffered residual effects for more than six months, and that no award or settlement had been made for her injury.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Kauffman is entitled to compensation.

The respondent concluded that Ms. Kauffman satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Corcoran found that Ms. Kauffman is entitled to compensation.

The case will proceed to determine the amount of damages.