Jillian C. Beccia v. HHS - Influenza, Still's Disease (2025)

Jillian C. Beccia filed a petition for compensation on February 23, 2021, alleging that she suffered Still's Disease as a result of her influenza vaccination on February 17, 2018.

The case is proceeding as an off-Table claim. On June 18, 2024, Ms.

Beccia moved for an award of interim attorneys' fees and costs totaling $42,278.20. Respondent deferred to the special master regarding the appropriateness and amount of the award.

The Special Master found that an interim award was appropriate given the protracted nature of the proceedings and the costs associated with litigation, especially with an upcoming entitlement hearing. The court reviewed the billing records and found no cause to reduce the requested hourly rates, hours billed, or costs.

Therefore, Jillian C. Beccia was awarded interim attorneys' fees and costs in the total amount of $42,278.20.