VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-02077 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-02077 Petitioner: Luz Roa Filed: 2020-12-30 Decided: 2023-12-18 Vaccine: Tdap Vaccination date: 2019-05-30 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 93000 AI-assisted case summary: Luz Roa filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from a Tdap vaccine she received on May 30, 2019. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Roa sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused her alleged shoulder injury. Despite these denials, the parties reached a joint stipulation for settlement. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Ms. Roa a lump sum of $93,000.00. This amount is intended to compensate for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. The case was filed on December 30, 2020, and the decision awarding compensation was issued on December 18, 2023. The stipulation noted that the Tdap vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table and that Ms. Roa alleged her injury lasted more than six months. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-02077-0 Date issued/filed: 2023-12-18 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/17/2023) regarding 50 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:20-vv-02077-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/18/23 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 20-2077V LUZ ROA, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 17, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner. Traci R. Patton, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On December 30, 2020, Luz Roa filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). On April 23, 2021, Petitioner filed an amended petition. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine received on May 30, 2019. Amended Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed November 17, 2023, at ¶¶ 2-4. Petitioner further alleges the Tdap vaccine was received in the United States, her injury has lasted more than six months, and she has never filed a civil action for her vaccine-related injuries. Amended Petition at ¶¶ 5, 17, 19; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5; Ex. 4 at 19. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:20-vv-02077-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/18/23 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on November 17, 2023, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $93,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:20-vv-02077-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/18/23 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS LUZ ROA, Petitioner. No. 20-2077V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALT H AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The panies hereby stipulate to the following matters. I. Luz Roa ("petitioner"), filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis ("Tdap") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a Tdap vaccine on May 30, 2019. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIR VA") within the time period set forth in the Table, or in the alternative, that her alleged shoulder injury was caused by the vaccine. She further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her alleged injury. Case 1:20-vv-02077-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/18/23 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry ofj udgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and-after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(I), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $93,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this petition. 10. Petitioner and her attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federa1 or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 2 Case 1:20-vv-02077-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/18/23 Page 5 of 7 § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation wiJI be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(i), subject to the avai1ability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, e,ccept for any award for attorney's fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursable expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § _J00aa-1 S(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in her individual capacity, and on behalf of her heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all demands of whatever lcind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § J00aa-10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the Tdap vaccination administered on May 30, 2019, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about December 30, 2020, and an amended petition filed on April 23, 2021, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 20-2077V. 3 Case 1:20-vv-02077-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/18/23 Page 6 of 7 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry ofj udgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete confonnity with the tenns of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the Nati~naJ Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the Secretary ofH eaJth and Human Services that the Tdap vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injury or any other injury or her current disabilities, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, ex.ecutors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULAT JON 4 Case 1:20-vv-02077-UNJ Document 54 Filed 12/18/23 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: L ~ AITORNEYOFRECORDFOR A UTHORJZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~~()~ ~ Q-. HEATHER L. PEARLMAN JEFFREY S. POP & AS SOCIAT ES Deputy Director 9150 Wilshire B1vd., Suite 241 Torts Branch Beverly Hil1s, CA 90212 Civil Division Tel: (310) 273-5462 U.S. Department of Justice jpop@poplawyer.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 A UTHORJZED REPRESENTATIVE A ITORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALT H RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: p =::.-:~..,IY ,fr11:u(<...f~ Henry P. by Mcmillan -SS .:,2m,t,Jl, ts...,.g !>--1~L ~ CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, :MPH TRACI R. PATTON Director, Division of Injury Assistant Director Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services • U. S. Department ofJ ustice Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station And Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A Tel: (202)353-1589 Rockville, MD 20857 Traci. Patton@usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-02077-cl-extra-10736704 Date issued/filed: 2023-12-18 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10270114 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 20-2077V LUZ ROA, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 17, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner. Traci R. Patton, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On December 30, 2020, Luz Roa filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). On April 23, 2021, Petitioner filed an amended petition. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine received on May 30, 2019. Amended Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed November 17, 2023, at ¶¶ 2-4. Petitioner further alleges the Tdap vaccine was received in the United States, her injury has lasted more than six months, and she has never filed a civil action for her vaccine-related injuries. Amended Petition at ¶¶ 5, 17, 19; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5; Ex. 4 at 19. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Nevertheless, on November 17, 2023, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $93,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS LUZ ROA, Petitioner. No. 20-2077V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The panies hereby stipulate to the following matters. I. Luz Roa ("petitioner"), filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis ("Tdap") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a Tdap vaccine on May 30, 2019. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIR VA") within the time period set forth in the Table, or in the alternative, that her alleged shoulder injury was caused by the vaccine. She further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on her behalf as a result of her alleged injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and- after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(I), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $93,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this petition. 10. Petitioner and her attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federa1 or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 2 § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation wiJI be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(i), subject to the avai1ability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, e,ccept for any award for attorney's fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursable expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § _J00aa-1 S(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in her individual capacity, and on behalf of her heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all demands of whatever lcind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § J00aa-10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the Tdap vaccination administered on May 30, 2019, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about December 30, 2020, and an amended petition filed on April 23, 2021, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 20-2077V. 3 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of judgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete confonnity with the tenns of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the Nati~naJ Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the Secretary of HeaJth and Human Services that the Tdap vaccine caused petitioner's alleged injury or any other injury or her current disabilities, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, ex.ecutors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATJON 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: L~ AITORNEYOFRECORDFOR A UTHORJZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~~()~ ~ Q-. HEATHER L. PEARLMAN JEFFREY S. POP & AS SOCIATES Deputy Director 9150 Wilshire B1vd., Suite 241 Torts Branch Beverly Hil1s, CA 90212 Civil Division Tel: (310) 273-5462 U.S. Department of Justice jpop@poplawyer.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 A UTHORJZED REPRESENTATIVE A ITORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Henry P. =::.-:~..,IY ,fr11:u(<...f~ p by Mcmillan -SS .:,2m,t,Jl, ts...,.g !>--1~L ~ CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, :MPH TRACI R. PATTON Director, Division of Injury Assistant Director Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services • U. S. Department of Justice Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station And Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A Tel: (202)353-1589 Rockville, MD 20857 Traci. Patton@usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_20-vv-02077-cl-extra-10735523 Date issued/filed: 2024-04-25 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268933 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 20-2077V LUZ ROA, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 26, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner. Traci R. Patton, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On December 30, 2020, Luz Roa filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis vaccine received on May 30, 2019. Petition, ECF No. 1. On November 17, 2023, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 50. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other inf ormation, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If , upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material f rom public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section ref erences to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $26,548.46 (representing $25,377.80 in fees plus $1,170.66 in costs). Petitioner’s Application for Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed Jan. 3, 2024, ECF No. 55. In accordance with General Order No. 9, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 55-4. Respondent reacted to the motion on Jan. 3, 2024, reporting that he is satisfied that the statutory requirements for an award of attorney’s fees and costs are met in this case, but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Respondent’s Response to Motion at 2-3, ECF No. 56. Petitioner did not file a reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 55-3. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, I hereby GRANT Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. I award a total of $26,548.46 (representing $25,377.80 in fees plus $1,170.66 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Jeffrey S. Pop. In the absence of a timely-filed motion for review (see Appendix B to the Rules of the Court), the Clerk of Court shall enter judgment in accordance with this Decision. 3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by f iling a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2