Israel Collins v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2025)

On November 7, 2022, Israel Collins filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 14, 2019 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Mr.

Collins satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for GBS following influenza vaccination. The public ruling is brief and does not describe first neurologic symptoms, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, IVIG or plasma treatment, rehabilitation, or residual limitations.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on December 23, 2025.

Damages remained to be determined.