Barry Cohen v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2026)

On January 10, 2025, Barry Cohen filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on December 10, 2023 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the record supported compensation for a Table GBS injury.

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

On January 13, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Mr.

Cohen entitled to compensation. Damages remained pending.