Robert W. Montague v. HHS - Td, brachial plexus neuritis (2018)

Robert W. Montague filed a petition for vaccine compensation on March 7, 2016, alleging that he suffered brachial plexus neuritis caused by the tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine he received on August 21, 2015.

He stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States and that he experienced residual effects of his injuries for more than six months. Respondent denied that Mr.

Montague suffered the onset of brachial neuritis within the Table's timeframe and denied that the Td vaccine caused his condition. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on November 17, 2017, agreeing to settle the case.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Montague a lump sum of $60,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act.

This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages.