Vincent F. DiFazio v. HHS - Td/Tetanus, brachial neuritis (2016)

Vincent F. DiFazio filed a petition alleging that a tetanus vaccine administered on August 17, 2006, caused him to suffer brachial neuritis.

Initially, Respondent contested that the vaccine was administered, but after a fact hearing, the Special Master found that Petitioner had received the vaccine. Respondent then conceded entitlement, agreeing that Petitioner suffered from brachial neuritis within twenty-eight days of vaccination.

The parties were unable to reach an agreement on damages, leading to a damages hearing. Subsequently, they reached a stipulation for compensation.

The parties recommended an award of $1,640,000.00 as a lump sum payment, plus an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract providing $13,515.00 per month for 30 years certain and life thereafter. The Special Master approved this proffer and awarded compensation accordingly.