Jeffrey Braden v. HHS - Influenza, small fiber polyneuropathy (2020)

Jeffrey Braden filed a petition seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered from small fiber polyneuropathy as a result of receiving an influenza vaccine on September 22, 2014. He further alleged that he experienced residual effects of this injury for more than six months.

Respondent denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Braden's condition.

However, both parties agreed to settle the issues through a stipulation. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Mr.

Braden compensation. The award included a lump sum of $407,796.89 for first-year life care expenses, combined lost earnings, pain and suffering, and past unreimbursable expenses.

Additionally, an amount sufficient to purchase an annuity contract was awarded to cover future expenses, including Medicare premiums, gym memberships, medical equipment, and home health care, for the remainder of his life. The stipulation specified the terms and conditions for the annuity payments and released the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from further obligations after the annuity purchase.

The case was resolved by stipulation, with the court directing the entry of judgment consistent with the agreed-upon terms.