Chloe Baisden v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2026)

On October 19, 2023, Chloe Baisden filed a petition alleging that she developed Guillain-Barre syndrome after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 13, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement in an October 15, 2024 Rule 4(c) report, and Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found Ms. Baisden entitled to compensation on October 29, 2024.

The public entitlement ruling does not describe the first neurologic symptoms, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual limitations. On January 7, 2026, the Chief Special Master adopted respondent's damages proffer.

Ms. Baisden was awarded $167,500.00 for pain and suffering, $353.25 for unreimbursed expenses, and $6,052.73 for lost earnings, for a total of $173,905.98.