Rheamyrl Jubelag Castillo v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2026)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
On April 2, 2025, Rheamyrl Jubelag Castillo filed a petition seeking compensation under the Vaccine Program, alleging Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) after receiving influenza on October 25, 2023. Respondent conceded that the Table criteria for GBS following seasonal flu vaccination were satisfied.
The record identifies petitioner as a competent adult and resolves damages by proffer after entitlement was conceded. The public proffer does not describe hospital course, neurologic testing, treatment, or rehabilitation in detail.
On February 20, 2026, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation or proffer, found the disposition reasonable on the record before the Court, and awarded $175,000.00 pain and suffering, $8,620.64 lost wages, and $7,712.05 unreimbursed expenses.
Petitioner was represented by Bruce William Slane, Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., White Plains, NY.
Theory of causation
influenza vaccine on October 25, 2023 (exact age not stated) allegedly causing Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded that the Table criteria for GBS following seasonal flu vaccination were satisfied. The record identifies petitioner as a competent adult and resolves damages by proffer after entitlement was conceded. Award/status: $175,000.00 pain and suffering, $8,620.64 lost wages, and $7,712.05 unreimbursed expenses. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran; petition filed April 2, 2025; decision February 20, 2026. Attorney: Bruce William Slane, Law Office of Bruce W. Slane, P.C., White Plains, NY. No expert causation analysis in public stipulation/proffer.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_25-vv-00575