Robert Jaegle v. HHS - Influenza, left radial motor neuropathy (2022)

Robert Jaegle filed a petition on October 20, 2020, alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on November 12, 2017, caused him to suffer from left radial motor neuropathy. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a report on December 20, 2021, recommending that compensation be awarded.

The respondent stated that a preponderance of the evidence established that the petitioner's left radial nerve injury was caused-in-fact by the flu vaccine and that the statutory six-month sequela requirement was satisfied. The respondent concluded that the petitioner had met all legal prerequisites for compensation, with damages limited to the left radial nerve injury.

On December 30, 2021, Special Master Herbrina Sanders issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding the petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on March 22, 2022, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation.

Based on the record, Special Master Sanders awarded the petitioner a lump sum payment of $85,000 for pain and suffering. The decision noted that the petitioner is a competent adult and that judgment would be entered unless a motion for review was filed.

Petitioner was represented by Renee J. Gentry, and respondent was represented by Ronalda E.

Kosh. The decision was issued on April 29, 2022.