VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01156 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01156 Petitioner: Victoria Thorn Filed: 2021-04-05 Decided: 2024-02-27 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-10-27 Condition: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 27721 AI-assisted case summary: Victoria Thorn filed a petition on April 5, 2021, seeking compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. She alleged that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 27, 2020. The respondent denied that the SIRVA onset occurred within the timeframe specified by the Vaccine Injury Table, denied that the influenza vaccine caused the alleged shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that Ms. Thorn's current disabilities were a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties reached a joint stipulation to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation as the decision. Ms. Thorn was awarded a lump sum of $27,721.04, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The case was settled as a Table claim for SIRVA. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC. Respondent was represented by Mallori Browne Openchowski of the U.S. Department of Justice. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Victoria Thorn alleged a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine received on October 27, 2020. Respondent denied that the SIRVA onset was within the Table timeframe, denied that the vaccine caused the injury, and denied that current disabilities were a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. The parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation, awarding Petitioner a lump sum of $27,721.04. The case was settled as a Table claim for SIRVA. Petitioner was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant and Respondent by Mallori Browne Openchowski. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued the decision on February 27, 2024, based on the stipulation filed January 25, 2024. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01156-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-27 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/26/2024 ) regarding 36 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-01156-UNJ Document 40 Filed 02/27/24 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1156V VICTORIA THORN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 26, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Mallori Browne Openchowski, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On April 5, 2021, Victoria Thorn 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 alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that was administered to her on October 27, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at January 25, 2024, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of . Petition at 1; Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that petitioner suffered the onset of her alleged SIRVA within the Table timeframe; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury or any other injury and further denies that her current disabilities are 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 1:21-vv-01156-UNJ Document 40 Filed 02/27/24 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on January 25, 2024, 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 $27,721.04, 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 1:21-vv-01156-UNJ Document 40 Filed 02/27/24 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED ST ATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS VICTORIA THORN, Petitioner, No. 21-l 156V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. SPU SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. Petitioner, Victoria Thom, 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 the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the 'Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3 (a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on or about October 27, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration ("SIRVA") as a consequence of the flu immunization she received on or about October 27, 2020, and further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of this injury 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 condition. Page 1 of 5 Case 1:21-vv-01156-UNJ Document 40 Filed 02/27/24 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner suffered the onset of her alleged SIRVA within the Table timeframe; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury and further denies that her current disabilities are 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-2 l(a)(l ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $27,721.04, in the form of a check payable to pet1t10ner, representing compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5( 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 they have identified to respondent all known sources of payment for items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g), including State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or entities that provide health services on a prepaid basis. Page 2 of 5 Case 1:21-vv-01156-UNJ Document 40 Filed 02/27/24 Page 5 of 7 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Stipulation and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except 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. § 300aa-15(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, and 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 kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the United States Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-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 flu vaccination administered on or about October 27, 2020, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about April 5, 2021 in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 21-l 156V. 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. Page 3 of 5 Case 1:21-vv-01156-UNJ Document 40 Filed 02/27/24 Page 6 of 7 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the United States Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms 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 National 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 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 Health and Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or any of her current disabilities. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION Page 4 of 5 Case 1:21-vv-01156-UNJ Document 40 Filed 02/27/24 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: V: 01ff11.,.tt.__-.-:}·0,o1,, VL- VICTORIA THORN ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: EAHV. T HEATHER L. PEARLMAN LAW OFFICES OF LE V. DURANT, PLLC Deputy Director 1717 K Street, NW Torts Branch Suite 900 Civil Division Washington, D.C. 20006 U.S. Department of Justice (202) 775-9200 P. 0. Box 146 ldurant@durantllc.com Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR THE SECRETA RY OF HEAL TH AND RESPONDENT: HUMAN SERVICES: H George R. Grimes - ~ (3 Of~v1e,1UJk) yU Digitally signed by George R Grimes-S14 S1 4 1,-y<:We~vJ\ LP~ Date: 2024.01.16 14:27:55 -05'00' CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH MALLORI B. OPENCHOWSKI Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch, Civil Division Health Systems Bureau U.S. Department of Justice Health Resources and Services P.O. Box 146 Administration Benjamin Franklin Station U.S. Department of Health Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 and Human Services Tel: (202) 305-0660 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A mallori.b.openchowsk.i@usdoj.gov Rockville, MD 20857 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01156-cl-extra-10736091 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-27 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269501 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1156V VICTORIA THORN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 26, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Mallori Browne Openchowski, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On April 5, 2021, Victoria Thorn 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 alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that was administered to her on October 27, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at January 25, 2024, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of . Petition at 1; Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that petitioner suffered the onset of her alleged SIRVA within the Table timeframe; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury or any other injury and further denies that her current disabilities are 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 January 25, 2024, 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 $27,721.04, 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 ST ATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS VICTORIA THORN, Petitioner, No. 21-l 156V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. SPU SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. Petitioner, Victoria Thom, 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 the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the 'Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3 (a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on or about October 27, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration ("SIRVA") as a consequence of the flu immunization she received on or about October 27, 2020, and further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of this injury 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 condition. Page 1 of 5 6. Respondent denies that petitioner suffered the onset of her alleged SIRVA within the Table timeframe; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury and further denies that her current disabilities are 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-2 l(a)(l ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $27,721.04, in the form of a check payable to pet1t10ner, representing compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S .C. § 300aa- l 5( 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 they have identified to respondent all known sources of payment for items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S .C. § 300aa-15(g), including State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or entities that provide health services on a prepaid basis. Page 2 of 5 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Stipulation and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 will be made in accordance with 42 U.S .C . § 300aa-l 5(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except 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. § 300aa-15(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, and 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 kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the United States Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-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 flu vaccination administered on or about October 27, 2020, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about April 5, 2021 in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 21-l 156V. 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. Page 3 of 5 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the United States Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms 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 National 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 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 parti es' 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 Health and Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or any of her current disabilities. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION Page 4 of 5 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: V: 01ff11.,.tt.__-.-:} ·0,o1,, VL-- VICTORIA THORN ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: EAHV. T HEATHER L. PEARLMAN LAW OFFICES OF LE V. DURANT, PLLC Deputy Director 1717 K Street, NW Torts Branch Suite 900 Civil Division Washington, D.C. 20006 U.S. Department of Justice (202) 775-9200 P. 0. Box 146 ldurant@durantllc.com Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEAL TH AND RESPONDENT: HUMAN SERVICES: George R. Grimes - Digitally signed by George R H ~ (3 Of~v1 e,1UJk) yU Grimes-S14 S14 Date: 2024.01.16 14:27:55 -05'00' 1,-y <:We~vJ\ LP~ CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH MALLORI B. OPENCHOWSKI Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch, Civil Division Health Systems Bureau U.S. Department of Justice Health Resources and Services P.O. Box 146 Administration Benjamin Franklin Station U.S. Department of Health Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 and Human Services Tel: (202) 305-0660 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A mallori.b.openchowsk.i@usdoj.gov Rockville, MD 20857 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01156-cl-extra-10752816 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-02 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10286228 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1156V VICTORIA THORN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 28, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Mallori Browne Openchowski, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On April 5, 2021, Victoria Thorn 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 that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as a result of an influenza vaccine that was administered to her on October 27, 2020.Petition, ECF No. 1. On January 26, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 36. 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 $19,882.81 (representing $19,234.30 in fees plus $648.51 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed June 28, 2024, ECF No. 41. 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 July 2, 2024, 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 2-3, ECF No. 42. Petitioner filed a reply requesting an award of fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 43. 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. 41-2. 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. I award a total of $19,882.81 (representing $19,234.30 in fees plus $648.51 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Leah V. Durant. 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