VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01094 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01094 Petitioner: Shawntel Denmark Filed: 2021-03-22 Decided: 2024-07-12 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-12-18 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 52408 AI-assisted case summary: Shawntel Denmark, an adult, received an influenza vaccination on December 18, 2020. She subsequently developed a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). Her petition alleged that the sequelae of her injury lasted for more than six months. Ms. Denmark passed away on January 27, 2022, from a condition unrelated to her vaccine injury, and Dankiria Williamson was substituted as the petitioner representing the estate. The respondent conceded that Ms. Denmark's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A Ruling on Entitlement was issued on January 29, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation. The parties subsequently stipulated to an award of $50,000.00 for pain and suffering and $2,408.60 for past unreimbursable expenses. Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a total of $52,408.60 in a Decision Awarding Damages on July 12, 2024. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01094-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-29 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 01/29/2024) regarding 35 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-01094-UNJ Document 37 Filed 02/29/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1094V DANKIRIA WILLIAMSON, as Chief Special Master Corcoran Representative of ESTATE OF SHAWNTEL DENMARK, Filed: January 29, 2024 Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On March 22, 2021, Shawntel Denmark filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Ms. Denmark passed away on January 27, 2022, and on March 16, 2023, Ms. Dankiria Williamson (“Petitioner”) was substituted as the proper petitioner in this case, as the personal representative of the estate of Ms. Denmark. ECF Nos. 19, 22. Petitioner filed an amended petition on May 15, 2023. Am. Pet., ECF No. 24. Petitioner alleges that Ms. Denmark suffered from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on 1 Because this Ruling 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 Ruling 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 1:21-vv-01094-UNJ Document 37 Filed 02/29/24 Page 2 of 2 December 18, 2020. Id. at 1. Petitioner further alleges that Ms. Denmark suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Id. at 3-4. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 26, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1, ECF No. 33. Specifically, Respondent indicated that “Ms. Denmark’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 5. Respondent further agrees that “Ms. Denmark has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.” Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01094-cl-extra-10736063 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-29 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269473 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1094V DANKIRIA WILLIAMSON, as Chief Special Master Corcoran Representative of ESTATE OF SHAWNTEL DENMARK, Filed: January 29, 2024 Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On March 22, 2021, Shawntel Denmark filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Ms. Denmark passed away on January 27, 2022, and on March 16, 2023, Ms. Dankiria Williamson (“Petitioner”) was substituted as the proper petitioner in this case, as the personal representative of the estate of Ms. Denmark. ECF Nos. 19, 22. Petitioner filed an amended petition on May 15, 2023. Am. Pet., ECF No. 24. Petitioner alleges that Ms. Denmark suffered from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on 1 Because this Ruling 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 Ruling 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). December 18, 2020. Id. at 1. Petitioner further alleges that Ms. Denmark suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Id. at 3-4. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 26, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1, ECF No. 33. Specifically, Respondent indicated that “Ms. Denmark’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 5. Respondent further agrees that “Ms. Denmark has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.” Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01094-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-12 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/11/2024) regarding 43 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-01094-UNJ Document 46 Filed 07/12/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1094V DANKIRIA WILLIAMSON, as Chief Special Master Corcoran representative of the ESTATE OF SHAWNTEL DENMARK, Filed: June 11, 2024 Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On March 22, 2021, Shawntel Denmark 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 March 16, 2023, Dankiria Williamson (“Petitioner”) was correctly substituted in as the petitioner, as Ms. Denmark had passed away from “a condition unrelated to her vaccine injury.” ECF Nos. 17, 22. Petitioner alleges that Ms. Denmark suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered to her on December 18, 2020. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, Ms. Denmark suffered sequela of her injury for more than six months, and neither Petitioner nor any 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 1:21-vv-01094-UNJ Document 46 Filed 07/12/24 Page 2 of 5 other party has ever received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for Ms. Denmark’s vaccine-related injury. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 29, 2024, a R uling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for Ms. Denmark’s SIRVA. ECF No. 35. On June 10, 2024, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $50,000.00 in pain and suffering and $2,408.60 in past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 2 , ECF No. 42. In the Proffer, R espondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. See id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $52,408.60 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). 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 1:21-vv-01094-UNJ Document 46 Filed 07/12/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS DANRIKA WILLIAMSON as personal representative of the estate of SHAWNTEL DENMARK, No. 21-1094V Petitioner, Chief Special Master Corcoran ECF v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On March 22, 2021, Shawntel Denmark filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she received on December 18, 2020. Petition at 1. On November 17, 2022, Ms. Danrika Williamson (“petitioner”) was correctly substituted in as the petitioner, as Ms. Denmark had passed away from “a condition unrelated to her vaccine injury.” ECF No. 17. On January 26, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on January 29, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 33; ECF No.34. 1 Case 1:21-vv-01094-UNJ Document 46 Filed 07/12/24 Page 4 of 5 I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $50,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that Ms. Denmark incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $2,408.60. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through lump sum payments as described below and requests that the Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following1: A. A lump sum payment of $52,408.60, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment A. Lump sum payable to petitioner, Danrika Williamson $ 52,408.60 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:21-vv-01094-UNJ Document 46 Filed 07/12/24 Page 5 of 5 C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Neil Bhargava NEIL BHARGAVA Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 Tel.: (202) 305-3989 Date: June 10, 2024 neil.bhargava@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01094-cl-extra-10734772 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-12 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268182 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1094V DANKIRIA WILLIAMSON, as Chief Special Master Corcoran representative of the ESTATE OF SHAWNTEL DENMARK, Filed: June 11, 2024 Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On March 22, 2021, Shawntel Denmark 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 March 16, 2023, Dankiria Williamson (“Petitioner”) was correctly substituted in as the petitioner, as Ms. Denmark had passed away from “a condition unrelated to her vaccine injury.” ECF Nos. 17, 22. Petitioner alleges that Ms. Denmark suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered to her on December 18, 2020. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, Ms. Denmark suffered sequela of her injury for more than six months, and neither Petitioner nor any 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). other party has ever received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for Ms. Denmark’s vaccine-related injury. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 29, 2024, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for Ms. Denmark’s SIRVA. ECF No. 35. On June 10, 2024, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $50,000.00 in pain and suffering and $2,408.60 in past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 2, ECF No. 42. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. See id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $52,408.60 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). 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 DANRIKA WILLIAMSON as personal representative of the estate of SHAWNTEL DENMARK, Petitioner, No. 21-1094V Chief Special Master Corcoran v. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On March 22, 2021, Shawntel Denmark filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she received on December 18, 2020. Petition at 1. On November 17, 2022, Ms. Danrika Williamson (“petitioner”) was correctly substituted in as the petitioner, as Ms. Denmark had passed away from “a condition unrelated to her vaccine injury.” ECF No. 17. On January 26, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on January 29, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 33; ECF No.34. 1 I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $50,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that Ms. Denmark incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $2,408.60. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through lump sum payments as described below and requests that the Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following1: A. A lump sum payment of $52,408.60, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment A. Lump sum payable to petitioner, Danrika Williamson $ 52,408.60 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Neil Bhargava NEIL BHARGAVA Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 Tel.: (202) 305-3989 Date: June 10, 2024 neil.bhargava@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01094-cl-extra-11063214 Date issued/filed: 2025-06-02 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10596626 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1094V DANKIRIA WILLIAMSON, as representative of the ESTATE OF Chief Special Master Corcoran SHAWNTEL DENMARK, Filed: May 2, 2025 Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On March 22, 2021, Shawntel Denmark filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Ms. Dankiria Williamson was correctly substituted as the Petitioner as Ms. Denmark had passed away from “a condition unrelated to her vaccine injury.” ECF Nos. 17, 22. Petitioner alleged that Ms. Denmark suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine 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). administration as a result of an influenza vaccination administered to her on December 18, 2020. Petition, ECF No. 1. On June 11, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 43. Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $29,635.24 (representing $28,343.40 in fees plus $1,291.84 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed January 7, 2025. ECF No. 48. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out- of-pocket expenses. Id. at 2. Respondent reacted to the motion on January 13, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Motion at 2-4, ECF No. 49. Petitioner filed a reply reiterating the request for fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 50. 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. 48-2. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. I find the requested costs reasonable and hereby award them in full. 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. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $29,635.24 (representing $28,343.40 in fees plus $1,291.84 in costs) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. 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