William Bryan v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (2025)

William Bryan filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on May 7, 2025. He alleged that he suffered a Table Injury of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on November 3, 2020.

Mr. Bryan stated that he suffered residual effects of his injury for more than six months and that all other legal requirements for compensation under the Act were met.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on April 24, 2025, conceding that Mr. Bryan is entitled to compensation.

The respondent concluded that Mr. Bryan satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS following a flu vaccination.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Mr. Bryan is entitled to compensation.

The case is currently pending a decision on damages.