VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01358 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01358 Petitioner: Marie Tully Filed: 2021-05-14 Decided: 2024-08-09 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-09-21 Condition: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 60000 AI-assisted case summary: Marie Tully filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination on September 21, 2020. She further alleged that she experienced residual effects from the SIRVA for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Tully suffered a Table SIRVA injury or that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injuries. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision, awarding Ms. Tully a lump sum of $60,000.00. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the stipulation reflects a compromise of the parties' positions on liability and damages. Ms. Tully released the United States and the Secretary from all claims related to the flu vaccination in exchange for the payment. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01358-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-09 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 07/03/2024) regarding 38 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-01358-UNJ Document 42 Filed 08/09/24 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1358V MARIE TULLY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 3, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Jamica Marie Littles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On May 14, 2021, Marie Tully 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”) following an influenza vaccination she received on September 21, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at July 2, 2024, ¶¶ 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she has suffered the residual effects of her SIRVA for more than six months. Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that Petitioner suffered a Table SIRVA injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner’s alleged SIRVA or any other injuries or conditions; and denies that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner’s current condition or disabilities.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on July 2, 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. 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-01358-UNJ Document 42 Filed 08/09/24 Page 2 of 7 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $60,000.00 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 1:21-vv-01358-UNJ Document 42 Filed 08/09/24 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS MARIE TULLY, Petitioner, No. 21-1358V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV1CES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: l. Marie Tully (. .p etitioner'') filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine lnjwy Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa~l0 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza ('1flu") vaccine, which is a vaccine that is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"). 42 C.F.R. § l00.3(a) 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on September 21, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration ("SIRV A") within the time period set forth in the Table. or alternatively that her injury was caused by the flu vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages oo her behalf as a result of the alleged injwy. Case 1:21-vv-01358-UNJ Document 42 Filed 08/09/24 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner suffered a Table SIRVA injmy; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's aJleged SIRVA or any other injuries or conditions; and denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's cutrent condition or disabilities. 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 bas filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(l), the Secretary ofHealthand Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment for all damages that woutd be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a): A lump swn of $60,000.00 in the fonn of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-1S(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner bas filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(1), 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 petitioner's 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-15(g), to the extent that payment has been made or ~an reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies. 2 Case 1:21-vv-01358-UNJ Document 42 Filed 08/09/24 Page 5 of 7 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 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 will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa--15(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. l 2. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that. except for any award for attorney's fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursed 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 petitioner's 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 Hwnan Services from any and al) 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 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 persona) injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from. or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on September 21, 2020. as alleged in a pelition for vaccine compensation filed on or about May 14, 2021, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 2l-1358V. 3 Case 1:21-vv-01358-UNJ Document 42 Filed 08/09/24 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 !>l)Ccial master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the tenns 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 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 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 Health and Human Services that the flu 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 herewider shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, aruninistrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Case 1:21-vv-01358-UNJ Document 42 Filed 08/09/24 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ATIORNEYOFRECORD AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~ d- (>~ (~ ~ / 6 ~ ~ ~ {3.&l; od-u- - - LAEttAoHmVe. yfrletitio.: HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC Torts Branch 1717 K Street, NW, Suite 900 Civil Division Washington, DC 20006 U.S. Department of Justice Tel: (202) 775-9200 P.O.Box 146 Fax: (202) 652-1178 Benjamin Franklin Station ldurant@durantllc.com Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTRESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: s. Jeffrey Dlgltally signed by Jeffi'ey s. Beach -s B e ac h - S Date: 2024.06.03 ~ for 1s:24:46-o-mr Jb ~ CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney 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) 305-4014 Rockville. MD 20857 Email: jamica.m.littles@usdoj.gov s ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01358-cl-extra-10734560 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-09 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267970 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1358V MARIE TULLY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 3, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Jamica Marie Littles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION 1 On May 14, 2021, Marie Tully 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”) following an influenza vaccination she received on September 21, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at July 2, 2024, ¶¶ 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that she has suffered the residual effects of her SIRVA for more than six months. Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that Petitioner suffered a Table SIRVA injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner’s alleged SIRVA or any other injuries or conditions; and denies that the flu vaccine caused Petitioner’s current condition or disabilities.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on July 2, 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. 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). Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $60,000.00 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 MARIE TULLY, Petitioner, No. 21-1358V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERV1CES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: l. Marie Tully (..petitioner'') filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine lnjwy Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa~l0 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza ('1flu") vaccine, which is a vaccine that is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"). 42 C.F.R. § l00.3(a) 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on September 21, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table. or alternatively that her injury was caused by the flu vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages oo her behalf as a result of the alleged injwy. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner suffered a Table SIRVA injmy; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's aJleged SIRVA or any other injuries or conditions; and denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's cutrent condition or disabilities. 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 ofjudgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner bas filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(l), the Secretary ofHealthand Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment for all damages that woutd be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a): A lump swn of $60,000.00 in the fonn of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-1S(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner bas filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(1), 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 petitioner's 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-15(g), to the extent that payment has been made or ~an reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies. 2 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 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 will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa--15(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. l 2. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that. except for any award for attorney's fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursed 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 petitioner's 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 Hwnan Services from any and al) 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 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 persona) injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from. or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on September 21, 2020. as alleged in a pelition for vaccine compensation filed on or about May 14, 2021, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 2l-1358V. 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 !>l)Ccial master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the tenns 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 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 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 Health and Human Services that the flu 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 herewider shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, aruninistrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ATIORNEYOFRECORD AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~ d- (>~ (~ ~ ~ ~ 6 {3.&l; od-u- ~ / - - HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Attomeyfrletitio.: LEAHV. Deputy Director Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC Torts Branch 1717 K Street, NW, Suite 900 Civil Division Washington, DC 20006 U.S. Department of Justice Tel: (202) 775-9200 P.O.Box 146 Fax: (202) 652-1178 Benjamin Franklin Station ldurant@durantllc.com Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTRESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey s. Dlgltally signed by ~ Jeffi'ey s. Beach -s Beach -S Date: 2024.06.03 for 1s:24:46-o-mr CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Jb ~ Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney 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) 305-4014 Rockville. MD 20857 Email: jamica.m.littles@usdoj.gov s ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01358-cl-extra-11054073 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-20 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10587485 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1358V MARIE TULLY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: April 3, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah V. Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Jamica Marie Littles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On May 14, 2021, Marie Tully 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 following an influenza vaccination she received on September 21, 2020. Petition, ECF No. 1. On July 3, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 38. 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 $29,468.30 (representing $28,547.60 in fees plus $920.70 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed December 10, 2024, ECF No. 43. 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 27, 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. 44. Petitioner filed a reply reiterating the request for fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 45. 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. 43-2. 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 $29,468.30 (representing $28,547.60 in fees plus $920.70 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