VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01260 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01260 Petitioner: Mary Hay Filed: 2022-09-08 Decided: 2024-07-16 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-10-28 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 60509 AI-assisted case summary: Mary Hay filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on October 28, 2020. The respondent conceded that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that Ms. Hay suffered the effects of her injury for more than six months and met all other legal requirements for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on June 5, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 16, 2024, a decision awarding damages was issued. The parties stipulated to an award of $60,509.05, comprising $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $509.05 for past unreimbursable expenses. This amount was awarded as a lump sum payment to Mary Hay, who is a competent adult. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01260-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-09 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/05/2024) regarding 27 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01260-UNJ Document 37 Filed 07/09/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1260V MARY HAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 5, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David N. Damick, Law Offices of David N. Damick, St. Louis, MO, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On September 8, 2022, Mary Hay 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 an injury to her arm, as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 28, 2020. See Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine in the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on her behalf as a result of her injury. See Petition at ¶¶ 2, 7, 9, 11-12. 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-01260-UNJ Document 37 Filed 07/09/24 Page 2 of 2 The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On October 6, 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 states that DICP [Division of Injury Compensation Programs, Department of Health and Human Services] has concluded that petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within 48 hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain was limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain. Id. at 4-5 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), 5 (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has suffered the sequela of her injury for more than six months and satisfied all other legal requirements for compensation. Id. at 5. 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-01260-cl-extra-10734812 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-09 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268222 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1260V MARY HAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 5, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David N. Damick, Law Offices of David N. Damick, St. Louis, MO, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On September 8, 2022, Mary Hay 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 an injury to her arm, as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 28, 2020. See Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine in the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on her behalf as a result of her injury. See Petition at ¶¶ 2, 7, 9, 11-12. 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). The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On October 6, 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 states that DICP [Division of Injury Compensation Programs, Department of Health and Human Services] has concluded that petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within 48 hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain was limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain. Id. at 4-5 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), 5 (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has suffered the sequela of her injury for more than six months and satisfied all other legal requirements for compensation. Id. at 5. 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-01260-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-16 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/12/2024) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01260-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/16/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1260V MARY HAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 12, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David N. Damick, Law Offices of David N. Damick, St. Louis, MO, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On September 8, 2022, Mary Hay filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 28, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 5, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On June 6, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $60,509.05 (comprised of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $509.05 for past unreimbursable expenses). Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the 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-01260-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/16/24 Page 2 of 5 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 $60,509.05 (comprised of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $509.05 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 1:22-vv-01260-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/16/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) MARY HAY, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-1260V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On September 8, 2022, Mary Hay (“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 she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she received on October 28, 2020. Petition at 1. On October 6, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report recommending that compensation be awarded for SIRVA, and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation on June 5, 2024. ECF No. 26; ECF No. 27. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $60,000.00 in actual pain and suffering. Petitioner agrees. Case 1:22-vv-01260-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/16/24 Page 4 of 5 B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $509.05. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. These 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 $60,509.05, representing compensation for pain and suffering ($60,000.00) and past unreimbursable expenses ($509.05), in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Mary Hay. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Mary Hay: $60,509.05 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO 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 1:22-vv-01260-UNJ Document 38 Filed 07/16/24 Page 5 of 5 HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division DARRYL R. WISHARD Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division s/ Sarah C. Duncan SARAH C. DUNCAN 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) 514-9729 Email: sarah.c.duncan@usdoj.gov DATED: June 6, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01260-cl-extra-10734752 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-16 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268162 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1260V MARY HAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 12, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David N. Damick, Law Offices of David N. Damick, St. Louis, MO, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On September 8, 2022, Mary Hay filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 28, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 5, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On June 6, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $60,509.05 (comprised of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $509.05 for past unreimbursable expenses). Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the 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). 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 $60,509.05 (comprised of $60,000.00 for pain and suffering and $509.05 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 ) MARY HAY, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-1260V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On September 8, 2022, Mary Hay (“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 she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she received on October 28, 2020. Petition at 1. On October 6, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report recommending that compensation be awarded for SIRVA, and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation on June 5, 2024. ECF No. 26; ECF No. 27. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $60,000.00 in actual pain and suffering. Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $509.05. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. These 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 following 1: a lump sum payment of $60,509.05, representing compensation for pain and suffering ($60,000.00) and past unreimbursable expenses ($509.05), in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Mary Hay. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Mary Hay: $60,509.05 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO 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 HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division DARRYL R. WISHARD Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division s/ Sarah C. Duncan SARAH C. DUNCAN 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) 514-9729 Email: sarah.c.duncan@usdoj.gov DATED: June 6, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01260-cl-extra-10755434 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-05 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10288846 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1260V MARY HAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: November 4, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David N. Damick, Law Offices of David N. Damick, St. Louis, MO, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On September 8, 2022, Mary Hay 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 as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 28, 2020. Petition, ECF No. 1. On June 12, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 30. 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 $12,778.25 (representing $11,741.86 in fees plus $1,036.39 in costs). Application for Attorney’s Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed June 26, 2024. ECF No. 35. Furthermore, counsel for Petitioner represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. Id. Respondent reacted to the motion on June 28, 2024, indicating that he is satisfied that the statutory requirements for an award of attorney’s fees and costs are met in this case, but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Respondent’s Response to Motion at 2-3, ECF No. 36. Petitioner did not file a reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. Petitioner has requested the hourly rate of $350 for work performed by attorney David Damick, for all time billed in the 2021-24 timeframe; and the hourly rate of $90 for work performed by his paralegal. I find the requested rates to be reasonable and hereby award them herein. And all time billed to the matter was also reasonably incurred. I have also reviewed the requested costs but find that Petitioner’s counsel has not substantiated them with the required supporting documentation, such as an invoice or proof of payment. See ECF No. 35-1. I will nevertheless reimburse these costs in full, since the amount requested is not particularly large. But Petitioner’s counsel should be aware that any future requests for costs may result in a curtailed (or denied) award for failure to include the required supporting documentation. See Guidelines for Practice Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program at 75-78 (emphasis added). 3 CONCLUSION 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 $12,778.25 (representing $11,741.86 in fees plus $1,036.39 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, David N. Damick. 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. 4 3 The guidelines f or Practice Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program can be f ound at: https://www.uscfc.uscourts.gov/sites/default/files/vaccine guidelines 20240318.pdf 4 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 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3