Jean Mann v. HHS - Tdap, brachial neuritis of her left shoulder (2017)

Jean Mann filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered brachial neuritis of her left shoulder as a result of receiving a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on August 15, 2012. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, conceded that Ms.

Mann is entitled to compensation. The respondent concluded that Ms.

Mann suffered a Table brachial neuritis and that the evidence did not show the condition was due to factors unrelated to the vaccination. A ruling on entitlement was issued on April 11, 2016, finding Ms.

Mann entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on December 20, 2016, the parties filed a joint stipulation.

Based on this stipulation, the Chief Special Master awarded Ms. Mann a lump sum payment of $179,100.00.

This award represents compensation for all damages available under the Act.