Lisa Covington v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2025)

On July 23, 2024, Lisa Covington filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 7, 2021 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Ms.

Covington had established a Table GBS injury after seasonal influenza vaccination. The public ruling does not describe the first neurologic symptoms, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, IVIG or plasma exchange, rehabilitation, or residual limitations.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on September 23, 2025.

Damages remained to be determined.