Iretha Ross v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2025)

On October 8, 2024, Iretha Ross filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 13, 2021 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Ms.

Ross met the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for GBS following influenza vaccination. The public ruling does not provide the neurologic timeline, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, IVIG or plasma exchange, rehabilitation, or residual limitations.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on November 7, 2025.

Damages remained to be determined.