Jose Luis Ramas v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On January 3, 2025, Jose Luis Ramas filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 4, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome and residual symptoms lasting more than six months. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, agreeing that Mr.
Ramas satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for GBS after seasonal influenza vaccination. Chief Special Master Brian H.
Corcoran found him entitled to compensation on August 25, 2025. The public entitlement and damages rulings do not provide the first neurologic symptom, hospitalization course, diagnostic testing, IVIG or other treatment history, rehabilitation, or residual limitations.
On January 23, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted respondent's damages proffer. Mr.
Ramas was awarded $165,000.00 for pain and suffering, $29,177.10 in lost earnings, and $1,106.60 in past unreimbursed expenses, for a total lump sum of $195,283.70.
Theory of causation
Influenza vaccine November 4, 2022 causing Table GBS; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public rulings lack neurologic chronology. Award $165,000 pain/suffering + $29,177.10 lost earnings + $1,106.60 expenses = $195,283.70. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition January 3, 2025; entitlement August 25, 2025; damages January 23, 2026.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00008