Craig Richardson v. HHS - Tdap, brachial neuritis (2018)

Craig Richardson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered brachial neuritis following a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccination on October 9, 2012. He claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States, that he experienced residual effects for more than six months, and that he had not received a prior award or settlement for his condition.

Respondent denied that the Tdap immunization caused or significantly aggravated petitioner’s brachial neuritis or any other injury or condition. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation on May 24, 2018, agreeing that compensation should be awarded.

The Chief Special Master found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision of the Court. Pursuant to the stipulation, Craig Richardson was awarded a lump sum of $300,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act.

The award was to be paid in the form of a check payable to the petitioner.