Rita Dowaschinski v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury (2017)

Rita Dowaschinski filed a petition alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury caused by an influenza vaccine she received on October 23, 2014. The case proceeded as an off-Table claim.

On February 9, 2017, a decision was issued awarding compensation to Ms. Dowaschinski based on a joint stipulation between the parties.

Subsequently, on April 14, 2017, Ms. Dowaschinski filed a motion for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting $14,489.50 in fees and $895.26 in costs, totaling $15,384.76.

The court reviewed the billing records and found the request to be reasonable. On May 2, 2017, the Chief Special Master granted the motion and awarded the total amount of $15,384.76 as a lump sum, payable jointly to Ms.

Dowaschinski and her counsel.