Jennifer Blankenship v. HHS - Influenza, left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2018)

Jennifer Blankenship filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on March 19, 2018, alleging she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine received on September 23, 2015. The parties entered into a stipulation, and a decision awarding compensation was issued on January 30, 2018.

Subsequently, on March 2, 2018, Ms. Blankenship filed an unopposed motion for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting $11,636.80 in fees and $641.85 in costs, for a total of $12,278.65.

The Chief Special Master reviewed the billing records and, finding the request reasonable and unopposed by the respondent, granted the motion. Judgment was entered for the total amount of $12,278.65, payable jointly to the petitioner and her counsel.