VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01777 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01777 Petitioner: Travis Halliburton Filed: 2023-10-10 Decided: 2025-11-26 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-10-14 Condition: Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 200000 AI-assisted case summary: Travis Halliburton filed a petition on October 10, 2023, alleging that he developed Guillain-Barre syndrome after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 14, 2020. He sought compensation under the Vaccine Table and alleged that the effects of the illness lasted for more than six months. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on June 16, 2025, conceding that Mr. Halliburton suffered Guillain-Barre syndrome as a Table injury and that the legal requirements for compensation were satisfied. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on June 18, 2025. The public entitlement and damages decisions do not describe Mr. Halliburton's treatment course in detail. They establish the vaccine, the Guillain-Barre diagnosis, respondent's concession of entitlement, and the parties' agreed damages resolution. On November 26, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Mr. Halliburton $200,000.00 for pain and suffering, payable as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account. A later fee decision concerned attorney fees and costs only and was not additional vaccine-injury compensation. Mr. Halliburton was represented by David John Carney of Green & Schafle LLC in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on October 14, 2020 causing Guillain-Barre syndrome. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded Table GBS in a June 16, 2025 Rule 4(c) report; entitlement granted June 18, 2025. Public decisions contain limited treatment narrative. Petition filed October 10, 2023; damages decision by Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran on November 26, 2025. Award $200,000 pain and suffering, lump sum through counsel IOLTA. Later March 16, 2026 fee award was attorney compensation only. Attorney: David John Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia PA. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01777-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-23 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 06/18/2025) regarding 19 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01777-UNJ Document 21 Filed 07/23/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1777V TRAVIS HALLIBURTON Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 18, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David John Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Elizabeth Andary, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 10, 2023, Travis Halliburton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered a “Table Injury” of Guillain Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 14, 2020. Petition at 1-2. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, that the vaccine was administered within the United States, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. Id. at 1, 11. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:23-vv-01777-UNJ Document 21 Filed 07/23/25 Page 2 of 2 On June 16, 2025, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report Conceding Entitlement to Compensation at 1. Specifically, Respondent has concluded that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury table. Id. at 8-9. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has suffered the sequela of his injury for more than six months and all other legal requirements have been met for compensation under the Act. Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01777-cl-extra-11106352 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-23 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10639765 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1777V TRAVIS HALLIBURTON Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 18, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David John Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Elizabeth Andary, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On October 10, 2023, Travis Halliburton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered a “Table Injury” of Guillain Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 14, 2020. Petition at 1-2. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, that the vaccine was administered within the United States, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. Id. at 1, 11. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). On June 16, 2025, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report Conceding Entitlement to Compensation at 1. Specifically, Respondent has concluded that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury table. Id. at 8-9. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has suffered the sequela of his injury for more than six months and all other legal requirements have been met for compensation under the Act. Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01777-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-12-30 Pages: 4 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/26/2025) regarding 27 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01777-UNJ Document 31 Filed 12/30/25 Page 1 of 4 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1777V TRAVIS HALLIBURTON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 26, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David John Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Elizabeth Andary, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On October 10, 2023, Travis Halliburton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following the receipt of an influenza vaccine administered on October 14, 2020. Petition at 1-2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 18, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On November 24, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $200,000.00 for pain and suffering. Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:23-vv-01777-UNJ Document 31 Filed 12/30/25 Page 2 of 4 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $200,000.00 for pain and suffering to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:23-vv-01777-UNJ Document 31 Filed 12/30/25 Page 3 of 4 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS TRAVIS HALLIBURTON, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1777V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On October 10, 2023, Travis Halliburton (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), as amended, alleging that that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 14, 2020. Petition at 1-2. On June 16, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report concluding that petitioner suffered an injury that is compensable under the Vaccine Act, that is, GBS, as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table. ECF No. 18. On June 18, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 18. I. Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded a lump sum of $200,000.00 for pain and suffering. This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-01777-UNJ Document 31 Filed 12/30/25 Page 4 of 4 II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $200,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Travis Halliburton. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ ELIZABETH A. ANDARY ELIZABETH A. ANDARY Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 616-9824 E-mail: Elizabeth.A.Andary@usdoj.gov Dated: November 24, 2025 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01777-cl-extra-11313624 Date issued/filed: 2026-04-20 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10846258 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1777V TRAVIS HALLIBURTON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 16, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David John Carney, Green & Schafle LLC, Philadelphia, PA, for Petitioner. Elizabeth Andary, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 10, 2023, Travis Halliburton filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that he suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome following the receipt of an influenza vaccine administered on October 14, 2020. Petition, ECF No. 1. On November 26, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 27. 1Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $49,185.00 (representing $41,517.75 in fees plus $7,667.25 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed January 3, 2026. ECF No. 32. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that he incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. Id. at 52. Respondent reacted to the motion on January 6, 2026, indicating that he is satisfied that the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but defers resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. ECF No. 33 at 2-4. Petitioner did not file a reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 32 at 29-50. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. I find the requested costs reasonable and hereby award them in full. The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, I hereby GRANT Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $49,185.00 (representing $41,517.75 in fees plus $7,667.25 in costs) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for review (see Appendix B to the Rules of the Court), the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2