Robert Raiche v. HHS - Tdap, neuromyelitis optica and transverse myelitis (2019)

Robert Raiche filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 14, 2016, alleging that he suffered neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and transverse myelitis (TM) as a result of receiving a tetanus-diphtheria-acellular-pertussis (Tdap) vaccine on October 15, 2013. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the vaccines caused Mr.

Raiche's alleged injuries. However, the parties reached a stipulation to settle the case.

The stipulation provided for an award of compensation to Mr. Raiche.

The total award included a lump sum of $379,367.17 for first-year life care expenses, lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses. Additionally, a lump sum of $65,912.07 was awarded to reimburse a Department of Vermont Health Access (DVHA) lien for services rendered to Mr.

Raiche, payable jointly to Mr. Raiche and DVHA.

The stipulation also included an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract. The Special Master adopted the parties' stipulation and entered judgment accordingly, with both parties waiving their right to seek review.