Scott O'Keefe v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), Miller-Fisher variant (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On December 20, 2023, Scott O'Keefe filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), Miller-Fisher variant after receiving influenza on September 22, 2021. Respondent conceded Table GBS entitlement.
He had no directly relevant preexisting condition and was retired at vaccination. The damages ruling evaluated the Miller-Fisher variant, compared the case to other GBS awards, and awarded $125,000.00 for actual past pain and suffering.
The damages decision summarizes the record but does not reproduce every medical record. On January 27, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $125,000.00 pain and suffering, $3,424.76 unreimbursed medical expenses, and $139.03 mileage. Petitioner was represented by Jessica Anne Olins, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Seattle, WA.