VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01842 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01842 Petitioner: Eduardo Morelos Filed: 2021-09-10 Decided: 2024-02-29 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2018-10-08 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), brachial neuritis (BN), and/or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 122250 AI-assisted case summary: Eduardo Morelos filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on September 10, 2021, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA), brachial neuritis, and/or complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) after receiving influenza and Tdap vaccines on or about October 8, 2018. These vaccines are listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. Respondent denied that the vaccines caused these alleged injuries. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation to settle the case. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Morelos a lump sum of $122,250.00 as compensation for all damages available under the program. The decision noted that the stipulation represents a negotiated settlement of liability and damages, and is not an admission by the government that the vaccines caused the alleged injuries. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01842-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-29 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/23/2024) regarding 38 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:21-vv-01842-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/29/24 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1842V EDUARDO MORELOS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 23, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner. Bridget Corridon, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On September 10, 2021, Eduardo Morelos 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 or about October 8, 2018, Petitioner received influenza (“flu”) and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccines, which vaccines are contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). The petition alleges that the flu and/or Tdap vaccines causes Petitioner to suffer from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), brachial neuritis (“BN”), and/or complex regional pain syndrome (“CRPS”) and that Petitioner experienced the residual effects of these injuries for more than six months. Respondent denies that the vaccines caused Petitioner to develop SIRVA, BN, or CRPS, and further denies that the vaccines caused Petitioner to suffer any other injury or Petitioner’s current condition. 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 (2012). Case 1:21-vv-01842-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/29/24 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on January 23, 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 $122,250.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Stipulation at ¶ 8. 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-01842-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/29/24 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS EDUARDO MORELOS, ) ) Petitioner, ) No. 21-1842V ) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. ) ) SECRETARY OF HEAL TH AND ) HUMAN SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I. Petitioner, Eduardo Morelos, filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l Oto 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the influenza ("tlu") vaccine and/or tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis ("Tdap") vaccine, which are vaccines contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3 (a). 2. Petitioner received the vaccines on or about October 8, 2018. 3. The vaccines were administered within the United States. 4. The petition alleges that the flu and/or Tdap vaccines caused petitioner to suffer from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA"), brachia! neuritis ("BN"), and/or complex regional pain syndrome ("CRPS") and that petitioner experienced the residual effects of these injuries for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil -1- Case 1:21-vv-01842-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/29/24 Page 4 of 7 action for damages arising out of the alleged vaccine injury. 6. Respondent denies that the vaccines caused petitioner to develop SIRVA, BN, or CRPS, and further denies that the vaccines caused petitioner to suffer any other injury or petitioner's current condition. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the patties 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 has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l (a)( 1) , the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $122,250.00 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-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)(I), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in any proceeding upon this petition. I0 . 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 can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security -2- Case 1:21-vv-01842-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/29/24 Page 5 of 7 Act (4 2 U. S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis, and 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-l 5(g). 11. Payment(s) 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-I 5(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. I 2. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorneys' 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-l 5(g) and (h). 13. In retum for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in petitioner's individual capacity, and on behalf of petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or 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-l 0 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 vaccinations as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about September 10, 2021, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition -3- Case 1:21-vv-01842-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/29/24 Page 6 of 7 No. 21-1842V. 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. I 5. 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 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 vaccines caused petitioner's alleged injuries or any other injury or petitioner's current condition. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STlPULA TION -4- Case 1:21-vv-01842-UNJ Document 42 Filed 02/29/24 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, EDUARDO MORELOS ATTORNEY OF RECORD AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~~)t£if-1M Attorney for Petitioner Deputy Director Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates Torts Branch 9150 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 241 Civil Division Beverly Hills, CA 90212 U.S. Department of Justice Tel: 310-273-5462 P.O. Box 146 Email: jpop@poplawyer.com Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTHESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Tamara D .A :0191tallyslgnedbyTamara • O. Overby ·S Overby-S ✓, .. -~~th~o23.12.2211:42:4o CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH BRIDGET A1 Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Healthcare 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: 202-305-4117 Rockville, MD 20857 Email: bridget.corridon@usdoj.gov 2-4 I Dated: \ l3 ) -5- ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01842-cl-extra-10736071 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-29 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269481 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1842V EDUARDO MORELOS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 23, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner. Bridget Corridon, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On September 10, 2021, Eduardo Morelos 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 or about October 8, 2018, Petitioner received influenza (“flu”) and tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccines, which vaccines are contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). The petition alleges that the flu and/or Tdap vaccines causes Petitioner to suffer from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), brachial neuritis (“BN”), and/or complex regional pain syndrome (“CRPS”) and that Petitioner experienced the residual effects of these injuries for more than six months. Respondent denies that the vaccines caused Petitioner to develop SIRVA, BN, or CRPS, and further denies that the vaccines caused Petitioner to suffer any other injury or Petitioner’s current condition. 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 (2012). Nevertheless, on January 23, 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 $122,250.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Stipulation at ¶ 8. 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 EDUARDO MORELOS, ) ) Petitioner, ) No. 21-1842V ) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. ) ) SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ) HUMAN SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I. Petitioner, Eduardo Morelos, filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l Oto 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the influenza ("tlu") vaccine and/or tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis ("Tdap") vaccine, which are vaccines contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3 (a). 2. Petitioner received the vaccines on or about October 8, 2018. 3. The vaccines were administered within the United States. 4. The petition alleges that the flu and/or Tdap vaccines caused petitioner to suffer from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA"), brachia! neuritis ("BN"), and/or complex regional pain syndrome ("CRPS") and that petitioner experienced the residual effects of these injuries for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil -1- action for damages arising out of the alleged vaccine injury. 6. Respondent denies that the vaccines caused petitioner to develop SIRVA, BN, or CRPS, and further denies that the vaccines caused petitioner to suffer any other injury or petitioner's current condition. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the patties 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 has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S .C. § 300aa-2 l (a)( 1), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $122,250.00 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-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)(I), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in any proceeding upon this petition. I0. 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 can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security -2- Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis, and 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-l 5(g). 11. Payment(s) 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-I 5(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. I 2. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorneys' 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-l 5(g) and (h). 13. In retum for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in petitioner's individual capacity, and on behalf of petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or 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-l 0 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 vaccinations as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about September 10, 2021, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition -3- No. 21-1842V. 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. I 5. 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 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 vaccines caused petitioner's alleged injuries or any other injury or petitioner's current condition. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STlPULATION -4- Respectfully submitted, EDUARDO MORELOS ATTORNEY OF RECORD AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~~)t£if-1M Attorney for Petitioner Deputy Director Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates Torts Branch 9150 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 241 Civil Division Beverly Hills, CA 90212 U.S. Department of Justice Tel: 310-273-5462 P.O. Box 146 Email: jpop@poplawyer.com Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTHESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Tamara D• .A : 0O.191tallyslgnedby Overby ·S Tamara Overby-S ✓, .. -~~th~o23.12.2211:42:4o CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH BRIDGET A1 Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Healthcare 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: 202-305-4117 Rockville, MD 20857 Email: bridget.corridon@usdoj.gov Dated: \ I l3 ) 2-4 -5- ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_21-vv-01842-cl-extra-10769675 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-20 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10303087 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 21-1842V EDUARDO MORELOS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: November 15, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jeffrey S. Pop, Jeffrey S. Pop & Associates, Beverly Hills, CA, for Petitioner. Bridget Corridon, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On September 10, 2021, Eduardo Morelos 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 the flu and/or Tdap vaccines caused Petitioner to suffer from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration, brachial neuritis and/or complex regional pain syndrome and that Petitioner experienced the residual effects of these injuries for more than six months. Petition, ECF No. 1. On January 23, 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 $37,189.11 (representing $35,967.40 in fees plus $1,221.71 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed July 9, 2024, ECF No. 43. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out- of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 43-4. Respondent reacted to the motion on July 10, 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 2-4, ECF No. 44. Petitioner did not file a reply thereafter. 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. 43-3. 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 $37,189.11 (representing $35,967.40 in fees plus $1,221.71 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Jeffrey S. Pop. 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