Margaret Zamora v. HHS - Tdap, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (2018)

Margaret Zamora filed a claim on May 12, 2016, alleging that she suffered from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome as a result of a Tdap vaccination she received on April 21, 2013. The Special Master issued a decision on December 29, 2017, dismissing her claim for insufficient proof.

Subsequently, on January 27, 2018, Ms. Zamora filed a motion for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting a total of $23,824.88.

The respondent did not contest the statutory requirements for an award and recommended the Special Master exercise discretion. The Special Master reviewed the billing records and found the requested hourly rates and costs to be reasonable.

The motion for attorneys' fees and costs was granted in full, awarding $23,824.88 to be paid to Ms. Zamora and her attorney.