Gary Jansen v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barré Syndrome (2025)

Gary Jansen filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 11, 2023. He stated that he received the vaccine in the United States, continues to suffer residual effects from his GBS more than six months post-vaccination, and has not filed a civil action or received compensation for this illness.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report conceding that Mr. Jansen is entitled to compensation.

The respondent believes that Mr. Jansen satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford him a presumption of causation.

Based on the respondent's position and the evidence of record, the Chief Special Master found that Mr. Jansen is entitled to compensation.

The case is proceeding to determine the award amount.