VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01011 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01011 Petitioner: Ho Cam Thai Filed: 2022-08-18 Decided: 2024-03-19 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-08-19 Condition: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 500000 AI-assisted case summary: On August 18, 2022, Hien Thai, as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The petition alleged that Ho Cam Thai received an influenza vaccination on August 19, 2020, and subsequently developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a condition listed on the Vaccine Injury Table. The petition further alleged that Ho Cam Thai's death was a result of the vaccine-related GBS. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the claim met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, specifically noting that Ho Cam Thai experienced symptom onset between three and forty-two days after the vaccination, had bilateral flaccid limb weakness and decreased or absent DTRs, a monophasic illness pattern, an interval between onset and nadir of weakness between twelve hours and twenty-eight days, a subsequent clinical plateau without significant relapse, and no more likely alternative cause. The respondent also conceded that the death was vaccine-related. On November 16, 2023, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation based on the respondent's concession and the evidence of record. Subsequently, on February 16, 2024, the parties filed a stipulation and proffer regarding the award of compensation. The respondent proffered an award of $500,000.00, comprising $250,000.00 for the statutory benefit for a vaccine-related death and $250,000.00 for past pain and suffering. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On March 19, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Petitioner a lump sum payment of $500,000.00, payable to Hien Thai as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a). Petitioner counsel was Nancy Routh Meyers, and respondent counsel was Ryan Pohlman Miller. The public decision does not describe the specific onset symptoms, clinical progression, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses involved in this case. Theory of causation field: Petitioner alleged that Ho Cam Thai suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) as a result of an influenza vaccination received on August 19, 2020, and that his subsequent death was a sequela of the GBS. The respondent conceded that the claim met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table for GBS, including symptom onset between three and forty-two days post-vaccination, bilateral flaccid limb weakness, decreased or absent DTRs, a monophasic illness pattern, a specific interval between onset and nadir of weakness, a plateau without relapse, and no more likely alternative cause. Respondent also conceded that the death was vaccine-related. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on November 16, 2023, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On March 19, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded Petitioner $500,000.00, consisting of $250,000.00 for the statutory benefit for vaccine-related death and $250,000.00 for past pain and suffering. Petitioner counsel was Nancy Routh Meyers, and respondent counsel was Ryan Pohlman Miller. The public text does not detail the specific mechanism of causation or name any experts. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01011-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-01-02 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 11/16/2023) regarding 26 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01011-UNJ Document 28 Filed 01/02/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1011V HIEN THAI, personal representative of Chief Special Master Corcoran the ESTATE OF HO CAM THAI, Filed: November 16, 2023 Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On August 18, 2022, Hien Thai 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 his father, Ho Cam Thai, suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on August 19, 2020. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that his father passed aways as a result of his vaccine injury. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 15, 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) 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 1:22-vv-01011-UNJ Document 28 Filed 01/02/24 Page 2 of 2 Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states that “Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”). Specifically, Petitioner experienced onset of his symptoms between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination, and he had bilateral flaccid limb weakness and decreased or absent DTRs, a monophasic illness pattern, an interval between onset and nadir of weakness between twelve hours and twenty-eight days, a subsequent clinical plateau without significant relapse, and no more likely alternative cause.” Id. at 9. 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_22-vv-01011-cl-extra-10736590 Date issued/filed: 2024-01-02 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10270000 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1011V HIEN THAI, personal representative of Chief Special Master Corcoran the ESTATE OF HO CAM THAI, Filed: November 16, 2023 Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On August 18, 2022, Hien Thai 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 his father, Ho Cam Thai, suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on August 19, 2020. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that his father passed aways as a result of his vaccine injury. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 15, 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) 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). Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states that “Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”). Specifically, Petitioner experienced onset of his symptoms between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination, and he had bilateral flaccid limb weakness and decreased or absent DTRs, a monophasic illness pattern, an interval between onset and nadir of weakness between twelve hours and twenty-eight days, a subsequent clinical plateau without significant relapse, and no more likely alternative cause.” Id. at 9. 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_22-vv-01011-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-03-19 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/16/2024) regarding 34 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01011-UNJ Document 38 Filed 03/19/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1011V HIEN THAI, personal representative of Chief Special Master Corcoran the Estate of Ho Cam Thai, Filed: February 16, 2024 Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On August 18, 2022, Hien Thai, as personal representative for the Estate of Ho Cam Thai, 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 Ho Cam Thai suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination he received on August 19, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 16, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On February 16, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $500,000.00, comprised of $250,000.00 for the statutory benefit for a vaccine-related death and $250,000.00 in past pain and suffering. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent 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 1:22-vv-01011-UNJ Document 38 Filed 03/19/24 Page 2 of 5 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 $500,000.00, comprised of $250,000.00 for the statutory benefit for a vaccine-related death and $250,000.00 in past pain and suffering, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner, Hien Thai, as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai. 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 1:22-vv-01011-UNJ Document 38 Filed 03/19/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS HIEN THAI, personal representative of the estate of HO CAM THAI, Petitioner, No. 22-1011V v. Chief Special Master Corcoran SPU SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On August 18, 2022, Hien Thai, as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai,1 filed a petition stating that Ho Cam Thai developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”), a Vaccine Table Injury, within the Table time frame following administration of a flu vaccine on August 19, 2020. Petitioner also alleged that Ho Cam Thai’s death was a sequela of his GBS. On November 15, 2023, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report, conceding that petitioner’s claim meets the Table criteria for GBS, and that his death was vaccine related. ECF 24. On November 16, 2023, the Court issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation under the Vaccine Act. ECF 26. 1 Petitioner filed documentation on February 15, 2024, establishing that on February 22, 2022, she was appointed personal representative of Ho Cam Thai’s Estate under the laws of the State of Arizona. See Exhibit 15. All references to petitioner herein refer solely to Hien Thai in her representative capacity as the personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai. Case 1:22-vv-01011-UNJ Document 38 Filed 03/19/24 Page 4 of 5 I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following, and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award: a. a lump sum payment of $250,000.00, which represents compensation for the statutory benefit for a vaccine-related death, and b. a lump sum payment of $250,000.00, which represents compensation for past pain and suffering. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(2) and (a)(4).2 Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Respondent recommends that petitioner be awarded a lump sum payment of $500,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Hien Thai, as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai.3 Petitioner agrees. 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 2 This Proffer does not include attorneys’ fees and costs, which the parties intend to address after a Damages Decision is issued. 3 If for some reason petitioner is not authorized by a court of competent jurisdiction to serve as the personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai at the time a payment pursuant to this Proffer is to be made, then any such payment shall be paid to the party or parties appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to serve as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai upon submission of written documentation of such appointment to the Secretary. 2 Case 1:22-vv-01011-UNJ Document 38 Filed 03/19/24 Page 5 of 5 COLLEEN C. HARTLEY Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ RYAN P. MILLER RYAN P. MILLER Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 (202) 598-5650 ryan.miller2@usdoj.gov Dated: February 16, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01011-cl-extra-10735864 Date issued/filed: 2024-03-19 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269274 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1011V HIEN THAI, personal representative of Chief Special Master Corcoran the Estate of Ho Cam Thai, Filed: February 16, 2024 Petitioner, v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On August 18, 2022, Hien Thai, as personal representative for the Estate of Ho Cam Thai, 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 Ho Cam Thai suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination he received on August 19, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 16, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On February 16, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $500,000.00, comprised of $250,000.00 for the statutory benefit for a vaccine-related death and $250,000.00 in past pain and suffering. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent 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). 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 $500,000.00, comprised of $250,000.00 for the statutory benefit for a vaccine-related death and $250,000.00 in past pain and suffering, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner, Hien Thai, as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai. 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 HIEN THAI, personal representative of the estate of HO CAM THAI, Petitioner, No. 22-1011V v. Chief Special Master Corcoran SPU SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On August 18, 2022, Hien Thai, as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai, 1 filed a petition stating that Ho Cam Thai developed Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”), a Vaccine Table Injury, within the Table time frame following administration of a flu vaccine on August 19, 2020. Petitioner also alleged that Ho Cam Thai’s death was a sequela of his GBS. On November 15, 2023, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report, conceding that petitioner’s claim meets the Table criteria for GBS, and that his death was vaccine related. ECF 24. On November 16, 2023, the Court issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation under the Vaccine Act. ECF 26. 1 Petitioner filed documentation on February 15, 2024, establishing that on February 22, 2022, she was appointed personal representative of Ho Cam Thai’s Estate under the laws of the State of Arizona. See Exhibit 15. All references to petitioner herein refer solely to Hien Thai in her representative capacity as the personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai. I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following, and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award: a. a lump sum payment of $250,000.00, which represents compensation for the statutory benefit for a vaccine-related death, and b. a lump sum payment of $250,000.00, which represents compensation for past pain and suffering. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(2) and (a)(4). 2 Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Respondent recommends that petitioner be awarded a lump sum payment of $500,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Hien Thai, as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai. 3 Petitioner agrees. 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 2 This Proffer does not include attorneys’ fees and costs, which the parties intend to address after a Damages Decision is issued. 3 If for some reason petitioner is not authorized by a court of competent jurisdiction to serve as the personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai at the time a payment pursuant to this Proffer is to be made, then any such payment shall be paid to the party or parties appointed by a court of competent jurisdiction to serve as personal representative of the Estate of Ho Cam Thai upon submission of written documentation of such appointment to the Secretary. 2 COLLEEN C. HARTLEY Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ RYAN P. MILLER RYAN P. MILLER Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 (202) 598-5650 ryan.miller2@usdoj.gov Dated: February 16, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01011-cl-extra-10819579 Date issued/filed: 2025-03-07 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10352991 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1011V HIEN THAI, personal representative of the estate of HO CAM THAI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 29, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On August 18, 2022, Hien Thai, as personal representative for the Estate of Ho Cam Thai, 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 Ho Cam Thai suffered from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination he received on August 19, 2020. Petition at 1. On February 16, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 34. 1Because 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). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $32,276.32 (representing $29,918.50 in fees plus $2,357.82 in costs). Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed July 2, 2024, ECF No. 39. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred personal out-of- pocket expenses in the amount of $3,909.74. ECF No. 39-2. Respondent reacted to the motion on July 16, 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. 40. Petitioner filed a reply agreeing with Respondent’s recommendation requesting that the Chief Special Master “exercise his discretion and determine a reasonable award for attorney’s fees and costs”. ECF No. 41. 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. 39 – 1 at 18 - 37. 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 $36,186.06 (representing $32,276.32 for attorneys’ fees and costs and $3,909.74 for petitioner’s personally incurred 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 filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2