Andrew Monroe v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2025)

Andrew Monroe filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 30, 2024, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) as a result of his influenza vaccination on November 27, 2021. He stated that he received the vaccine in the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had no prior award or settlement for his injury.

The Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on December 23, 2024, conceding that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. Respondent acknowledged that Petitioner met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, which presumes causation if GBS onset occurs between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination, provided there is no preponderant evidence of an alternative cause.

Based on the Respondent's concession and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation. The case is proceeding to determine damages.