VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01457 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01457 Petitioner: Kenneth Ingalsbe Filed: 2022-10-06 Decided: 2024-03-01 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2019-12-18 Condition: Guillain-Barré Syndrome Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 266142 AI-assisted case summary: Kenneth Ingalsbe, a 66-year-old adult, filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on October 6, 2022. He alleged that he suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS), a Table injury, as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on December 18, 2019. Mr. Ingalsbe further alleged that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that his injury resulted in residual effects lasting more than six months, and that there had been no prior award or settlement for this injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on September 20, 2023, conceding that Mr. Ingalsbe's claim satisfied the Table criteria for GBS following a seasonal flu vaccine, with onset occurring between three and forty-two days after vaccination, and with no more likely alternative diagnosis or clear alternative cause. The respondent indicated that Mr. Ingalsbe was entitled to a presumption of vaccine causation. On September 22, 2023, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Mr. Ingalsbe entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on January 26, 2024, the parties reached a stipulation for damages. The respondent proffered an award of $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $11,421.52 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $4,721.03 to satisfy a Medicaid lien. Mr. Ingalsbe agreed to this award. On March 1, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding a total of $266,142.52 in compensation. This award was to be paid as two lump sum payments: $261,421.52 for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses, and $4,721.03 to satisfy the Genesee County Medicaid lien, payable jointly to Mr. Ingalsbe and the Genesee County Department of Social Services. Petitioner counsel was Timothy James Lessman of Knutson & Casey Law Firm, and respondent counsel was Naseem Kourosh of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatments, or expert witnesses. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Kenneth Ingalsbe, age 66.7, received an influenza vaccine on December 18, 2019, and alleged a Table injury of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS). The respondent conceded that the claim satisfied the Table criteria for GBS following a seasonal flu vaccine, with onset between three and forty-two days post-vaccination, and no more likely alternative diagnosis or clear alternative cause, thus entitling the petitioner to a presumption of vaccine causation. The case was timely filed, the vaccine was administered in the United States, the injury lasted more than six months, and there was no prior award or settlement. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on September 22, 2023. A stipulation for damages was reached on January 26, 2024, with an award of $250,000.00 for pain and suffering, $11,421.52 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $4,721.03 to satisfy a Medicaid lien. The final decision on March 1, 2024, awarded a total of $266,142.52, paid as two lump sum payments. Petitioner counsel was Timothy James Lessman, and respondent counsel was Naseem Kourosh. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01457-0 Date issued/filed: 2023-10-23 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 09/22/2023) regarding 23 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01457-UNJ Document 25 Filed 10/23/23 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1457V KENNETH INGALSBE, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 22, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Timothy James Lessman, Knutson & Casey Law Firm, Mankato, MN, for Petitioner. Naseem Kourosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 6, 2022, Kenneth Ingalsbe, Petitioner, 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 that he suffered a Table case - Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) – as the result of an influenza “(“flu”) vaccination administered on December 18, 2019. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges 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 prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. See Petition at 1, ¶¶ 19-20. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 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-01457-UNJ Document 25 Filed 10/23/23 Page 2 of 2 On September 20, 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 indicates that he has concluded that petitioner’s claim satisfies the Table criteria for GBS resulting from a seasonal flu vaccine, with onset occurring between three and forty-two days after vaccination, with no more likely alternative diagnosis and no clear alternative cause. 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a)(XIV)(D), § 100.3(c)(15); see also 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-13(a)(1)(B). Petitioner is therefore entitled to a presumption of vaccine causation. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-11(c)(1)(C)(i). With respect to other statutory issues, the records show that the case was timely filed, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-16(a)(2); that petitioner received the flu vaccine in the United States, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-11(c)(1)(B)(i)(I); that the flu vaccine that petitioner received is set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a)(I)-(II); see also 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-14(c); that petitioner’s injury lasted for more than six months, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 11(c)(1)(D)(i); and that petitioner has not filed a prior action or received any prior compensation or award for an injury related to this vaccine. 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-11(c)(1)(E). Therefore, based on the record as it now stands, petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act. 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-01457-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-03-01 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 01/31/2024) regarding 29 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01457-UNJ Document 33 Filed 03/01/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1457V KENNETH INGALSBE, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 31, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Timothy James Lessman, Knutson & Casey Law Firm, Mankato, MN, for Petitioner. Naseem Kourosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On October 6, 2022, Kenneth Ingalsbe 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 Table injury - Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) – as the result of an influenza “(“flu”) vaccination administered on December 18, 2019. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On September 22, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On January 26, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $250,000.00 for pain and suffering damages; $11,421.52 past unreimbursable expenses; and $4,721.03 to satisfy the Genesee County Medicaid lien. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, 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-01457-UNJ Document 33 Filed 03/01/24 Page 2 of 5 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 the following compensation: 1. A lump sum payment of $261,421.52 (representing $250,000.00 for pain and suffering and $11,421.52 for past unreimbursable expenses) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner; and 2. A lump sum payment of $4,721.03, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of New York or County of Genesee Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to Petitioner and Genesee County Department of Social Services Attn: Thomas F. Turturo, Esq. Re: Kenneth Ingalsbe DOB: 4/17/1953 DOI: December 30, 2019 5130 East Main Street, Suite 3 Batavia, New York 14020 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-01457-UNJ Document 33 Filed 03/01/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS KENNETH INGALSBE, Petitioner, No. 22-1457V (ECF) v. Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On October 6, 2022, Kenneth Ingalsbe (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (2018) (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that he suffered from Guillain Barré Syndrome following an influenza vaccine administered on December 18, 2019. ECF No. 1 (Petition) at 1. On September 20, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Vaccine Act for a Table injury. ECF No. 21. On September 22, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner is entitled to compensation. ECF No. 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $250,000.00 in pain and suffering damages. Petitioner agrees. Case 1:22-vv-01457-UNJ Document 33 Filed 03/01/24 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 $11,421.52. Petitioner agrees. C. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the Genesee County Medicaid lien in the amount of $4,721.03, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of New York or County of Genesee may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of New York or County of Genesee has made to or on behalf of petitioner from the date of his eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as a result of his alleged vaccine-related injury suffered on or about December 30, 2019 under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The above amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through two lump sum payments described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 A. A lump sum payment of $261,421.52, in the form of a check payable to petitioner; and B. A lump sum payment of $4,721.03, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of New York or County of Genesee Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and 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 medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages. Case 1:22-vv-01457-UNJ Document 33 Filed 03/01/24 Page 5 of 5 Genesee County Department of Social Services Attn: Thomas F. Turturo, Esq. Re: Kenneth Ingalsbe DOB: 4/17/1953 DOI: December 30, 2019 5130 East Main Street, Suite 3 Batavia, New York 14020 Petitioner agrees to endorse this check to the Genesee County Department of Social Services. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. 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 TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Naseem Kourosh NASEEM KOUROSH Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Telephone: (202) 305-1159 E-mail: Naseem.Kourosh@usdoj.gov DATED: January 26, 2024 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01457-cl-extra-10736058 Date issued/filed: 2024-03-01 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269468 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1457V KENNETH INGALSBE, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 31, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Timothy James Lessman, Knutson & Casey Law Firm, Mankato, MN, for Petitioner. Naseem Kourosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On October 6, 2022, Kenneth Ingalsbe 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 Table injury - Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) – as the result of an influenza “(“flu”) vaccination administered on December 18, 2019. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On September 22, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On January 26, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating that Petitioner should be awarded $250,000.00 for pain and suffering damages; $11,421.52 past unreimbursable expenses; and $4,721.03 to satisfy the Genesee County Medicaid lien. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, 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). 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 the following compensation: 1. A lump sum payment of $261,421.52 (representing $250,000.00 for pain and suffering and $11,421.52 for past unreimbursable expenses) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner; and 2. A lump sum payment of $4,721.03, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of New York or County of Genesee Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to Petitioner and Genesee County Department of Social Services Attn: Thomas F. Turturo, Esq. Re: Kenneth Ingalsbe DOB: 4/17/1953 DOI: December 30, 2019 5130 East Main Street, Suite 3 Batavia, New York 14020 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 KENNETH INGALSBE, Petitioner, No. 22-1457V (ECF) v. Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On October 6, 2022, Kenneth Ingalsbe (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (2018) (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that he suffered from Guillain Barré Syndrome following an influenza vaccine administered on December 18, 2019. ECF No. 1 (Petition) at 1. On September 20, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Vaccine Act for a Table injury. ECF No. 21. On September 22, 2023, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner is entitled to compensation. ECF No. 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $250,000.00 in pain and suffering damages. 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 $11,421.52. Petitioner agrees. C. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the Genesee County Medicaid lien in the amount of $4,721.03, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of New York or County of Genesee may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of New York or County of Genesee has made to or on behalf of petitioner from the date of his eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as a result of his alleged vaccine-related injury suffered on or about December 30, 2019 under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. The above amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through two lump sum payments described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 A. A lump sum payment of $261,421.52, in the form of a check payable to petitioner; and B. A lump sum payment of $4,721.03, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of New York or County of Genesee Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and 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 medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages. Genesee County Department of Social Services Attn: Thomas F. Turturo, Esq. Re: Kenneth Ingalsbe DOB: 4/17/1953 DOI: December 30, 2019 5130 East Main Street, Suite 3 Batavia, New York 14020 Petitioner agrees to endorse this check to the Genesee County Department of Social Services. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. 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 TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Naseem Kourosh NASEEM KOUROSH Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Telephone: (202) 305-1159 E-mail: Naseem.Kourosh@usdoj.gov DATED: January 26, 2024 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01457-cl-extra-10734657 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-29 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268067 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1457V KENNETH INGALSBE, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: June 28, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Timothy James Lessman, Knutson & Casey Law Firm, Mankato, MN, for Petitioner. Naseem Kourosh, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 6, 2022, Kenneth Ingalsbe 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 Table injury - Guillain-Barré Syndrome as the result of an influenza vaccination administered on December 18, 2019. Petition, ECF No. 1. On January 31, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 29. 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 $17,890.00 (representing $16,984.20 in fees plus $905.80 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed March 15, 2024, ECF No. 34. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out- of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 34-5. Respondent reacted to the motion on March 22, 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. 35. Petitioner filed no 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. 34-4. 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 $17,890.00 (representing $16,984.20 in fees plus $905.80 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Timothy Lessman. 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