Linda Jeanette Driver v. HHS - Tdap, Brachial Neuritis (2014)

Linda Jeanette Driver filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 4, 2014, alleging injury from a Tdap vaccine. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms.

Driver suffered a Table Injury of Brachial Neuritis due to her receipt of the vaccine. Based on this concession, a decision was entered on June 12, 2013, finding Ms.

Driver entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 28, 2014, the respondent filed a proffer outlining the compensation award.

The court reviewed the proffer and found it reasonable. The award includes a lump sum of $150,820.77, which covers lost earnings of $48,691.76, pain and suffering of $100,000.00, and past unreimbursable expenses of $2,129.01.

The compensation is to be paid to Ms. Driver in the form of a check.

The decision was finalized on March 27, 2014, with judgment to be entered accordingly.