Amy Goode v. HHS - Tdap, brachial neuritis (2023)

Amy Goode filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered brachial neuritis, a defined Vaccine Table Injury, caused by the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine she received on September 2, 2019. The petition stated that she received the vaccine in the United States and experienced residual effects of her injury for more than six months.

Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, agreeing that she met the criteria for the Table Injury of brachial neuritis and had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Subsequently, on January 19, 2023, the parties filed a joint stipulation requesting an award of $127,500.00 for pain and suffering, lost wages, future medical expenses, and unreimbursable expenses.

The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation and awarded the petitioner a lump sum payment of $127,500.00.