Renee Brockman v. HHS - Tdap, brachial neuritis (2021)
Case summary [AI summaries can sometimes make mistakes]
Renee Brockman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 18, 2019, alleging that the tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine she received on December 11, 2017, caused her to suffer brachial neuritis. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a combined Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer on August 11, 2021, conceding that Ms.
Brockman was entitled to compensation for a Table claim of brachial neuritis. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical examinations, or treatments.
Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on August 12, 2021, finding Ms.
Brockman entitled to compensation based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record. Subsequently, on September 14, 2021, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding damages, granting Ms.
Brockman a lump sum payment of $78,188.13. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V.
Durant, PLLC, and Respondent was represented by Traci R. Patton of the U.S.
Department of Justice.
Theory of causation
Petitioner Renee Brockman received a Tdap vaccine on December 11, 2017. She alleged that this vaccine caused brachial neuritis, which is listed in the Vaccine Injury Table. The respondent conceded that Petitioner met the criteria for a Table claim of brachial neuritis. The public text does not name specific medical experts or describe the mechanism of injury. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on August 12, 2021, and a decision awarding damages on September 14, 2021. Petitioner was awarded a lump sum of $78,188.13. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant and Respondent by Traci R. Patton.
Source PDFs
USCOURTS-cofc-1_19-vv-01041