Christopher Hoy v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)

On April 27, 2023, Christopher Hoy filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 28, 2020 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the case was appropriate for compensation as a Table GBS injury.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on May 14, 2024.

The public entitlement ruling and damages proffer do not describe the clinical course in detail, including onset interval, hospitalization, neurologic testing, treatment, or recovery. They establish that respondent accepted the claim under the Vaccine Table.

On October 10, 2025, respondent filed a damages proffer with Mr. Hoy's agreement.

Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $260,788.76 as a lump sum: $225,000.00 for pain and suffering, $7,937.08 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $27,851.68 for past lost wages. The award represents all damages available under Section 15(a).