Philip Groves v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) (2026)

On February 26, 2025, Philip Groves filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on November 7, 2023 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome, a Vaccine Injury Table injury. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, and Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found Mr. Groves entitled to compensation on October 14, 2025.

The damages record was resolved by proffer. The public proffer identifies Mr.

Groves as a competent adult but does not provide a detailed medical chronology of his GBS course in the public decision. On March 11, 2026, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $112,515.00, consisting of $110,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,515.00 for past unreimbursed expenses.

The award was payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Mr. Groves.