Seren C. Davies-Hughes v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)

On May 29, 2024, Seren C. Davies-Hughes filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination on September 30, 2021 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome.

The public entitlement ruling is brief and does not describe the onset interval, hospitalization course, neurologic testing, treatment, or recovery details. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on February 3, 2025 conceding that Ms.

Davies-Hughes satisfied the Vaccine Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for GBS following intramuscular seasonal influenza vaccination. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran granted entitlement on February 4, 2025. On October 16, 2025, respondent filed a proffer of damages with petitioner's agreement.

Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $99,332.37 as a lump sum: $92,500.00 for pain and suffering and $6,832.37 for past unreimbursable expenses. The decision did not award lost wages, future expenses, or future pain and suffering.