Tammy Schettl v. HHS - Influenza, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) (2022)

Tammy Schettl filed a petition alleging that her October 4, 2011 influenza vaccination caused her to develop Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). The respondent conceded entitlement, and the court issued a ruling on entitlement on August 7, 2018.

Subsequent rulings addressed damages, including pain and suffering, and a set-off for a prior settlement. On March 25, 2020, an interim damages award of $152,744.76 was granted for actual pain and suffering and past unreimbursable medical expenses, reflecting a set-off of $51,750.00.

The case continued to resolve remaining damages, including health insurance premiums, Medigap, independent case management, housekeeping, and yard care. On January 18, 2022, a final damages award was issued, totaling $812,005.00.

This amount includes a lump sum of $659,261.00 for life care expenses, lost earnings, and projected pain and suffering, plus an amount to purchase an annuity for future life care expenses. The petitioner, an adult, received compensation for her CRPS, which was determined to be a Table injury.

The case progressed through multiple decisions to finalize the compensation for her vaccine-related injury.