Timothy Powe v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2026)

On October 18, 2024, Lesia Powe filed a petition as administratrix of the estate of her husband, Timothy Powe. The petition alleged that Mr.

Powe developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a Vaccine Injury Table injury, after an influenza vaccination administered on November 18, 2021. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report.

The concession stated that Mr. Powe satisfied the Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation requirements for influenza-associated GBS, including the presumption of causation.

Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran entered an entitlement ruling on August 15, 2025.

Damages were resolved by proffer. On February 6, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a lump sum of $211,216.13 to the estate: $165,000.00 for pain and suffering and $46,216.13 for unreimbursed expenses.