Gary L. Tranmer v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2025)

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.