Herbert Geller v. HHS - Influenza, brachial neuritis (2022)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Herbert Geller filed a petition alleging that he received an influenza vaccine on September 22, 2015, and subsequently developed brachial neuritis. The respondent initially recommended against compensation, but after reviewing the petitioner's expert report, the respondent conceded entitlement.
A ruling on entitlement was issued on May 29, 2019, finding Mr. Geller entitled to compensation.
The case then proceeded to the damages phase. After initial rulings and further proceedings regarding the net present value of future pain and suffering, a final decision awarding damages was issued on February 10, 2022.
Mr. Geller was awarded a total of $151,178.26, comprising $125,000.00 for past pain and suffering and $26,178.26 for future pain and suffering, calculated using a one percent net discount rate over his 11-year life expectancy.
The case was treated as a Table claim, and the outcome was compensation.