Cheryl Lynn Jones v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2025)

On November 3, 2023, Cheryl Lynn Jones filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 5, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. The petition stated that her GBS resulted in hospitalization and lumbar puncture and persisted for more than six months.

Respondent conceded entitlement in an August 2025 Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Ms. Jones suffered GBS after influenza vaccination.

The public ruling does not describe the first neurologic symptoms, diagnostic results, immune treatment, rehabilitation, or residual limitations. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found Ms. Jones entitled to compensation on August 19, 2025.

Damages remained to be determined.