Robert Richie v. HHS - Hepatitis B, brachial plexus neuropathy (2015)

Robert Richie filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 29, 2015, alleging that he suffered brachial plexus neuropathy caused-in-fact by his Hepatitis B vaccination on October 15, 2012. He further alleged that the injury's residual effects lasted for more than six months and that there had been no prior award or settlement for his condition.

The respondent denied that the vaccine caused the petitioner's brachial plexus neuropathy or any other injury. Despite the denial, the parties filed a joint stipulation for compensation, which the court found reasonable.

The stipulation awarded Robert Richie a total of $96,590.00, comprising $90,000.00 for all items of damages and $6,590.00 for attorneys' fees and costs. The decision was issued on December 29, 2015, by Chief Special Master Nora Beth Dorsey.

The public decision does not describe the onset, specific symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case.