Dora D. Loiacono v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2025)

On September 29, 2023, Dora D. Loiacono filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 17, 2020 caused Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found Ms. Loiacono entitled to compensation for GBS on November 15, 2024.

Damages were resolved through respondent's proffer, which Ms. Loiacono accepted.

The proffer described significant ongoing care needs and recommended both a first-year lump sum and future annuity-funded life-care payments. On July 14, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a lump sum of $311,320.48, consisting of $67,526.02 for first-year life-care expenses, $240,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $3,794.46 for past unreimbursed expenses.

He also awarded an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity for future life-care items, including recurring medical care, medications, mobility equipment, care management, and homemaker/home-health-aide services.