Patrick Wells v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2026)

On January 8, 2025, Patrick Wells filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 24, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the record satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for GBS following influenza vaccination.

The public entitlement ruling is brief and does not describe Mr. Wells's first neurologic symptoms, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual limitations.

On January 20, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Mr.

Wells entitled to compensation. Damages remained to be determined.