VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01435 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01435 Petitioner: Aaron Vadeboncoeur Filed: 2021-06-04 Decided: 2024-02-06 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2019-01-04 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 47815 AI-assisted case summary: Aaron Vadeboncoeur filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on January 4, 2019. The petition was filed on June 4, 2021. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on Respondent's concession, a ruling on entitlement was issued on December 14, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 3, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, proposing an award of $47,815.00, comprised of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $315.00 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On February 6, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $47,815.00. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01435-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-01-17 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 12/14/2023) regarding 34 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-01435-UNJ Document 41 Filed 01/17/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1435V AARON VADEBONCOEUR, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 14, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Catherine Elizabeth Stolar, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On June 4, 2021, Aaron Vadeboncoeur 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on January 4, 2019. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the United States, that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that there has been no compensation in the form of an award for his injury. Petition 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-01435-UNJ Document 41 Filed 01/17/24 Page 2 of 2 at 1-2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On December 4, 2023, 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. Specifically, Respondent has concluded that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. at 4. 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-01435-cl-extra-10736435 Date issued/filed: 2024-01-17 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269845 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1435V AARON VADEBONCOEUR, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 14, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Catherine Elizabeth Stolar, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On June 4, 2021, Aaron Vadeboncoeur 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on January 4, 2019. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the United States, that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that there has been no compensation in the form of an award for his injury. Petition 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). at 1-2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On December 4, 2023, 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. Specifically, Respondent has concluded that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. at 4. 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-01435-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-06 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/05/2024) regarding 37 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-01435-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/06/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1435V AARON VADEBONCOEUR, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 5, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Catherine Elizabeth Stolar, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On June 4, 2021, Aaron Vadeboncoeur 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) following an influenza vaccine administered on January 4, 2019. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On December 14, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On January 3, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $47,815.00 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-01435-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/06/24 Page 2 of 5 (comprised of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $315.00 for past unreimbursable expenses). Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. 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 $47,815.00 (comprised of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $315.00 for 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-01435-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/06/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) AARON VADEBONCOEUR, ) ) Petitioner, ) No. 21-1435V ) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. ) ECF ) SECRETARY OF HEALTH ) AND HUMAN SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On June 4, 2021, Aaron Vadeboncoeur (“petitioner”) 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 he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”), following administration of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that he received on January 4, 2019. ECF No. 1 at 1. On December 4, 2023, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case was appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a Table SIRVA. ECF No. 33. On December 14, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation based on respondent’s concession that petitioner suffered from a Table SIRVA. ECF No. 34. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $47,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:21-vv-01435-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/06/24 Page 4 of 5 B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $315.00. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. The above amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 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 a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $47,815.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Aaron Vadeboncoeur: $47,815.00 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 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 lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:21-vv-01435-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/06/24 Page 5 of 5 JULIA M. COLLISON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Catherine E. Stolar CATHERINE E. STOLAR Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel.: (202) 353-3299 Fax: (202) 616-4310 Email: catherine.stolar@usdoj.gov DATED: January 3, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01435-cl-extra-10736253 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-06 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269663 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1435V AARON VADEBONCOEUR, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 5, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Catherine Elizabeth Stolar, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On June 4, 2021, Aaron Vadeboncoeur 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) following an influenza vaccine administered on January 4, 2019. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On December 14, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On January 3, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $47,815.00 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). (comprised of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $315.00 for past unreimbursable expenses). Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. 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 $47,815.00 (comprised of $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $315.00 for 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 ) AARON VADEBONCOEUR, ) ) Petitioner, ) No. 21-1435V ) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. ) ECF ) SECRETARY OF HEALTH ) AND HUMAN SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On June 4, 2021, Aaron Vadeboncoeur (“petitioner”) 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 he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”), following administration of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine that he received on January 4, 2019. ECF No. 1 at 1. On December 4, 2023, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case was appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a Table SIRVA. ECF No. 33. On December 14, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation based on respondent’s concession that petitioner suffered from a Table SIRVA. ECF No. 34. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $47,500.00 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 he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $315.00. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. The above amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 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 a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $47,815.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Aaron Vadeboncoeur: $47,815.00 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 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 lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 JULIA M. COLLISON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Catherine E. Stolar CATHERINE E. STOLAR Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel.: (202) 353-3299 Fax: (202) 616-4310 Email: catherine.stolar@usdoj.gov DATED: January 3, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01435-cl-extra-10750636 Date issued/filed: 2024-11-26 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10284048 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1435V AARON VADEBONCOEUR, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 23, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Catherine Elizabeth Stolar, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On June 4, 2021, Aaron Vadeboncoeur 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration following an influenza vaccine administered on January 4, 2019. Petition, ECF No. 1. On January 5, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 37. 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 $24,174.99 (representing $23,405.30 in fees plus $769.69 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed June 26, 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 June 28, 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. 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. I award a total of $24,174.99 (representing $23,405.30 in fees plus $769.69 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