Otto Schwab v. HHS - Influenza, Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) (2026)

Otto Schwab, deceased, is the subject of this vaccine injury claim filed by his estate administrator, Kim Dunn. Mr.

Schwab received an influenza vaccination on October 31, 2024. The petition alleges that he developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following the vaccination and subsequently died from this injury.

The respondent conceded that Mr. Schwab's condition met the criteria for a Table injury, presuming causation for GBS following a seasonal flu vaccination within the specified timeframe, and that he more likely than not died as a result of the presumptive GBS.

Based on the respondent's concession and the evidence, the court found entitlement to compensation. The case was filed on July 25, 2025, and the ruling on entitlement was issued on August 5, 2026.