Annmarie Auer v. HHS - Tdap, brachial plexopathy (2016)

Annmarie Auer filed a petition on December 14, 2015, alleging that she developed brachial plexopathy as a result of a Tdap vaccine she received on May 15, 2012. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, reviewed the case and conceded that the petitioner's brachial plexopathy was caused in fact by the Tdap vaccine and that it qualified as a Table Injury.

The respondent also noted that no other causes for the petitioner's condition were identified and that she met the statutory requirement of suffering the condition for more than six months. Based on the respondent's concession, the Special Master entered a decision on March 7, 2016, finding entitlement to compensation.

Subsequently, on April 11, 2016, the respondent filed a proffer proposing an award of $95,000.00. The Special Master reviewed the proffer and found it reasonable, issuing a decision on June 8, 2016, awarding the petitioner $95,000.00 in compensation.