Lisa D. Decarolis v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2025)

Lisa D. Decarolis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 3, 2022.

GBS is a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Ms.

Decarolis was entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties submitted a joint stipulation for damages.

The Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement on January 13, 2025, finding Ms. Decarolis entitled to compensation.

On August 1, 2025, a Decision on Damages was issued, adopting the joint stipulation. Ms.

Decarolis was awarded a lump sum payment of $229,845.14, representing compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The stipulation noted that while Ms.

Decarolis also received a COVID-19 vaccine on September 30, 2022, the claim was based on the influenza vaccine, which is on the Vaccine Injury Table. The award covers all items of damages, and Ms.

Decarolis released the United States from further claims related to this vaccination.