VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01579 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01579 Petitioner: Sherryl Fisher Filed: 2022-10-24 Decided: 2024-07-18 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2021-10-20 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 89322.18 AI-assisted case summary: On October 24, 2022, Sherryl Fisher filed a petition originally alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 20, 2021 caused neuropathy. She later amended the claim to a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed April 30, 2024, accepting the case as a Table SIRVA. The ruling noted pain within forty-eight hours after intramuscular vaccination and satisfaction of the legal prerequisites. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on April 30, 2024. The public decisions do not describe Ms. Fisher's detailed treatment chronology. On July 18, 2024, the Chief Special Master awarded $89,322.18 as a lump sum payable to Ms. Fisher. The award consisted of $87,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,822.18 for past unreimbursable expenses. The proffer identified Ms. Fisher as a competent adult. A later August 19, 2025 decision addressed attorneys' fees and costs only. Theory of causation field: Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 20, 2021; amended claim for Table SIRVA after initial neuropathy allegation. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded Table SIRVA with pain within 48 hours. Entitlement April 30, 2024; damages July 18, 2024. Award $89,322.18 = $87,500.00 pain/suffering + $1,822.18 expenses. SM Corcoran. Petition filed October 24, 2022. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01579-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-06-04 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 04/30/2024 ) regarding 28 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01579-UNJ Document 31 Filed 06/04/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1579V SHERRYL FISHER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: April 30, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On April 29, 2024, Sherryl Fisher filed an amended petition2 for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.3 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she received on October 20, 2021. Amended Petition at 1. Based on the records, Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months. Ex. 3 at 36-40. 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 Petitioner initially filed a petition on August 1, 2023, alleging the flu vaccination administered to her on October 20, 2021, caused petitioner to develop neuropathy. ECF No. 1. 3 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-01579-UNJ Document 31 Filed 06/04/24 Page 2 of 2 On April 30, 2024, 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 “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 forty-eight 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. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months and has therefore satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act. Id. 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-01579-cl-extra-10735144 Date issued/filed: 2024-06-04 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268554 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1579V SHERRYL FISHER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: April 30, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On April 29, 2024, Sherryl Fisher filed an amended petition2 for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.3 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she received on October 20, 2021. Amended Petition at 1. Based on the records, Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months. Ex. 3 at 36-40. 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 Petitioner initially filed a petition on August 1, 2023, alleging the flu vaccination administered to her on October 20, 2021, caused petitioner to develop neuropathy. ECF No. 1. 3 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). On April 30, 2024, 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 “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 forty-eight 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. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months and has therefore satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act. Id. 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-01579-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-20 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 07/18/2024) regarding 34 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01579-UNJ Document 35 Filed 08/20/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1579V SHERRYL FISHER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: July 18, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On October 24, 2022, Sherryl Fisher filed a petition2 for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.3 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she received on October 20, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On April 30, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On July 18, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded a total of $89,322.18, consisting of $87,500.00 in pain and suffering and $1,822.18 in past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered 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 On April 29, 2024, Petitioner filed an amended petition. ECF No. 26. 3 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-01579-UNJ Document 35 Filed 08/20/24 Page 2 of 5 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 $89,322.18 (consisting of $87,500.00, in pain and suffering and $1,822.18, in 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.4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 4 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-01579-UNJ Document 35 Filed 08/20/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS SHERRYL FISHER, Petitioner, No. 22-1579V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran v. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On April 29, 2024, Sherryl Fisher (“petitioner”) filed an amended petition for compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (the “Vaccine Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. Petitioner alleges that she received an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on October 20, 2021, and thereafter suffered from a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”). 1 Amended Petition (“Pet.”) at 1. On April 30, 2024, 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 Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on that same day, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 27; ECF No. 28. 1 Petitioner initially filed a petition on August 1, 2023, alleging the flu vaccination administered to her on October 20, 2021, caused petitioner to develop neuropathy. ECF No. 1. Case 1:22-vv-01579-UNJ Document 35 Filed 08/20/24 Page 4 of 5 I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $87,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that 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 $1,822.18. 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 following2: a lump sum payment of $89,322.18, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Sherryl Fisher: $89,322.18 2 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, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:22-vv-01579-UNJ Document 35 Filed 08/20/24 Page 5 of 5 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 LARA A. ENGLUND Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/CAMILLE J. WEBSTER CAMILLE J. WEBSTER Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Direct dial: (202) 307-3241 Email: Camille.Webster@usdoj.gov Dated: July 18, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01579-cl-extra-10734477 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-20 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267887 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1579V SHERRYL FISHER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: July 18, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On October 24, 2022, Sherryl Fisher filed a petition2 for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.3 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination she received on October 20, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On April 30, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On July 18, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded a total of $89,322.18, consisting of $87,500.00 in pain and suffering and $1,822.18 in past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered 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 On April 29, 2024, Petitioner filed an amended petition. ECF No. 26. 3 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). 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 $89,322.18 (consisting of $87,500.00, in pain and suffering and $1,822.18, in 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.4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 4 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 SHERRYL FISHER, Petitioner, No. 22-1579V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran v. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On April 29, 2024, Sherryl Fisher (“petitioner”) filed an amended petition for compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (the “Vaccine Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. Petitioner alleges that she received an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on October 20, 2021, and thereafter suffered from a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”). 1 Amended Petition (“Pet.”) at 1. On April 30, 2024, 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 Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on that same day, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 27; ECF No. 28. 1 Petitioner initially filed a petition on August 1, 2023, alleging the flu vaccination administered to her on October 20, 2021, caused petitioner to develop neuropathy. ECF No. 1. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $87,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that 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 $1,822.18. 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 following2: a lump sum payment of $89,322.18, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Sherryl Fisher: $89,322.18 2 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, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 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 LARA A. ENGLUND Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/CAMILLE J. WEBSTER CAMILLE J. WEBSTER Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Direct dial: (202) 307-3241 Email: Camille.Webster@usdoj.gov Dated: July 18, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01579-cl-extra-11142151 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-22 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10675564 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1579V SHERRYL FISHER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: August 19, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 24, 2022, Sherryl Fisher 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 vaccination she received on October 20, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1. On July 18, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 34. 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 $10,313.45 (representing $9,594.20 in fees plus $719.25 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed February 7, 2025, ECF No. 38. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out- of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 38-8. Respondent reacted to the motion on February 10, 2025, 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. 39. 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. And Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. Additionally, Petitioner requests $719.25 in overall costs. ECF No. 38-6 at 3. Such costs reflect the expenses of obtaining medical records and the Court’s filing fee. I have reviewed the requested costs but find that Petitioner’s counsel has not substantiated some of the requested costs with the required documentation, such as an invoice or proof of payment. See ECF No. 38. Before reimbursement of costs will be made, sufficient supporting documentation, such as invoices, receipts, and billing statements, must be provided. See Guidelines for Practice Under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program at 72-74 (emphasis added). 3 When Petitioners fail to provide appropriate documentation to substantiate a requested cost, special masters have refrained from awarding the relevant sum. See, e.g., Gardner-Cook v. Sec’y of Health & Hum. Servs., No. 99-480V, 2005 WL 6122520, at *4 (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. June 30, 2005). Accordingly, I will allow reimbursement for the Court’s filing fee of $402.00, since the fact of that expense is clearly substantiated by the case’s docket report, but I disallow reimbursement for all other unsubstantiated costs herein. This results in a reduction in the total amount of litigation costs to be awarded by $317.25. 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 2 CONCLUSION The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, I hereby GRANT, in part, Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $9,996.20 (representing $9,594.20 in fees plus $402.00 in 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. 4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 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. 3