Sean Bordelon v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre syndrome (2026)

On March 31, 2025, Sean Bordelon filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on September 26, 2023 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed in December 2025, agreeing that the record satisfied the Table criteria for GBS following influenza vaccination and the Program's legal prerequisites.

The public ruling is brief and does not describe the first neurologic symptom, diagnostic testing, hospitalization, IVIG or plasma exchange, rehabilitation, or residual limitations. Chief Special Master Brian H.

Corcoran found entitlement on December 22, 2025. Damages remained to be determined.

Update: a decision awarding damages filed 2026-04-29 resolved the case for $200,000.