Jessica Daneshrad v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2026)

On April 18, 2023, Jessica Daneshrad filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on November 2, 2021 caused Guillain-Barre Syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, and Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found her entitled to compensation on December 19, 2023. Damages were resolved by proffer.

The public proffer identifies Ms. Daneshrad as a competent adult and provides the damages structure, but it does not include a detailed public medical narrative of her GBS course.

On March 6, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a lump sum of $222,028.72, consisting of $200,000.00 for actual and projected pain and suffering, $12,906.00 for past lost wages, $5,308.85 for past unreimbursed expenses, and $3,813.87 for the first year of life care expenses. The award also included an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract for ongoing life care expenses.