Gary L. Tranmer v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On October 28, 2024, Gary L. Tranmer filed a petition alleging an on-Table Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) injury after an influenza vaccination.
The damages decision identifies the vaccination date as December 20, 2023. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed June 23, 2025, agreeing that the record supported a Table GBS claim with onset in the required 3-to-42-day window and no apparent alternative cause.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran granted entitlement on June 27, 2025.
Respondent later filed a proffer on compensation, which Mr. Tranmer accepted.
On December 11, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $138,280.04: $125,000.00 for pain and suffering, $4,003.24 for unreimbursed expenses, and $9,276.80 for lost wages. The later February 26, 2026 attorney-fee decision did not alter the injury-compensation award.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine on December 20, 2023, causing Table GBS; ENTITLEMENT GRANTED/COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded onset within 3-42 days and no apparent alternative cause. Award $138,280.04 ($125,000 pain/suffering + $4,003.24 unreimbursed expenses + $9,276.80 lost wages). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed October 28, 2024; entitlement June 27, 2025; damages December 11, 2025. Attorney: Richard H. Moeller, Moore Heffernan, Sioux City IA.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01755