Raffaela Vacca v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2025)

On October 25, 2023, Raffaela Vacca filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 20, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in April 2025, agreeing that Ms.

Vacca was entitled to compensation for a Table GBS injury. The public entitlement and damages documents do not describe the first neurologic symptoms, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, immune treatment, rehabilitation, or residual limitations.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on May 5, 2025.

On August 7, 2025, he adopted respondent's damages proffer and awarded $123,500.00 for pain and suffering and $2,954.30 in unreimbursed expenses, for a total lump sum of $126,454.30.