VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01605 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01605 Petitioner: Robin Babb Filed: 2022-10-27 Decided: 2024-07-22 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-11-12 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 85000 AI-assisted case summary: Robin Babb filed a petition for vaccine compensation on October 27, 2022, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on November 12, 2020. She claimed the vaccine was administered in the United States and that she experienced residual effects of the injury for more than six months. Respondent denied that Petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the timeframe set forth in the Table and denied that the flu immunization caused or significantly aggravated her alleged shoulder injury. Despite these positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on May 20, 2024, agreeing to settle the case. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision awarding damages. Robin Babb was awarded a lump sum of $85,000.00, representing compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. The parties also agreed to proceedings for reasonable attorneys' fees and costs. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01605-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-22 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/20/2024 ) regarding 27 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01605-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/22/24 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1605V ROBIN BABB, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 20, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Rachel Elizabeth Gusman, Graves, McLain, PLLC, Tulsa, OK, for Petitioner. Ryan Daniel Pyles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On October 27, 2022, Robin Babb 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 November 12, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at May 20, 2024, ¶¶ 1, 2. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within 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 for damages as a result of her condition. Petition at 1, 6; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the timeframe set forth in the Table; and denies that the flu immunization caused or significantly aggravated Petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury and/or any other injury. Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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-01605-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/22/24 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on May 20, 2024, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $85,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:22-vv-01605-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/22/24 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STA TES COtJRT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ROBIN BABB, Petitioner, No. 22-l 605V V. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: l. Robin Babb ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa~10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza (''flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on or ab9ut November 12, 2020, jn her left upper extremity. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SJRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table and that she experienced the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of her condition. Case 1:22-vv-01605-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/22/24 Page 4 of 7 6, Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the timeframe set forth in the Table; and denies that the flu immunization caused or significantly aggravated petitioner's alleged shoulder injury and/or any other injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation, 8. As soon as practicable after an entry ofj udgment reflecting a decision consistent with the tenns of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $85,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents all compensation for damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a) for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the flu vaccine. 9. As soon as praeticahtle after the entry ofj udgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in,,roceeding upon this petition. 1O . Petitioner and her attorney represent that they have identified to respondent all k:oown sources of payment for items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g), including State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 2 Case 1:22-vv-01605-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/22/24 Page 5 of 7 11. Payment mede pursuant to paragraph 8 and aoy amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l5(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attomeys' fees and litigation costs, and past unreim.bursable expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of◄2 U.S.C. § 300aa~l5(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions·of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in her individual capacity and on behalf of her heirs, exccumrs, i:i.dministrators, succc~ors and/or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on or about Nov81llber 12, 2020, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about October 27, 2022, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22- 1605V. 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry.of judgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 3 Case 1:22-vv-01605-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/22/24 Page 6 of 7 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the tenns of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in confonnity with a decision that is in complete confonnity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 abc,\r~. • There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' re!pcctivc positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, and/or any other injury. 18. All-rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION I I I I I I I I I I 4 Case 1:22-vv-01605-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/22/24 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ROBIN BABB ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE AT fORNEY GENERAL: ,A1-f ~½--24¼~ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN GRAV Deputy Director 4137 S. Harvar'li---A---~ Torts Branch Tulsa, OK 74135 Civil Division (9 I 8) 359-6600 U.S. Department of Justice rachel@gravcsmclain.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTHESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey $, Dfgttally signed by Jeffrey S. Beach -S Be ac h -S_ Date: 2024.05.02 09:12:38-04'00' for CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Director, Division oflnjury Senior Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146 •5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A (202) 616-9847 Rockville, MD 20857 r)!_an.pyles@usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01605-cl-extra-10734718 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-22 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268128 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1605V ROBIN BABB, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 20, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Rachel Elizabeth Gusman, Graves, McLain, PLLC, Tulsa, OK, for Petitioner. Ryan Daniel Pyles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION 1 On October 27, 2022, Robin Babb 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 November 12, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at May 20, 2024, ¶¶ 1, 2. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within 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 for damages as a result of her condition. Petition at 1, 6; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the timeframe set forth in the Table; and denies that the flu immunization caused or significantly aggravated Petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury and/or any other injury. Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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). Nevertheless, on May 20, 2024, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $85,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision. 3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 IN THE UNITED STATES COtJRT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ROBIN BABB, Petitioner, V. No. 22-l 605V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: l. Robin Babb ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa~10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza (''flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on or ab9ut November 12, 2020, jn her left upper extremity. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a left-sided shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SJRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table and that she experienced the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of her condition. 6, Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the timeframe set forth in the Table; and denies that the flu immunization caused or significantly aggravated petitioner's alleged shoulder injury and/or any other injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation, 8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with the tenns of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $85,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents all compensation for damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a) for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the flu vaccine. 9. As soon as praeticahtle after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21(a)(l), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in, ,roceeding upon this petition. 1O. Petitioner and her attorney represent that they have identified to respondent all k:oown sources of payment for items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g), including State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 2 11. Payment mede pursuant to paragraph 8 and aoy amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l5(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attomeys' fees and litigation costs, and past unreim.bursable expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of◄2 U.S.C. § 300aa~l5(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions·of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in her individual capacity and on behalf of her heirs, exccumrs, i:i.dministrators, succc~ors and/or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on or about Nov81llber 12, 2020, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about October 27, 2022, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22- 1605V. 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry.of judgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 3 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the tenns of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in confonnity with a decision that is in complete confonnity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 abc,\r~. • There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' re!pcctivc positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, and/or any other injury. 18. All-rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION I I I I I I I I I I 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ROBIN BABB ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATfORNEY GENERAL: ,A1-f ~½--24¼ ~ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN GRAV Deputy Director 4137 S. Harvar'li---A-- -~ Torts Branch Tulsa, OK 74135 Civil Division (9 I 8) 359-6600 U.S. Department of Justice rachel@gravcsmclain.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTHESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey $, Dfgttally signed by Jeffrey S. Beach -S Date: 2024.05.02 Beac h -S_ 09:12:38-04'00' for CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Director, Division oflnjury Senior Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146 •5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A (202) 616-9847 Rockville, MD 20857 r)!_an.pyles@usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01605-cl-extra-10838873 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-03 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10372285 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1605V ROBIN BABB, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 26, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Rachel Elizabeth Gusman, Graves, McLain, PLLC, Tulsa, OK, for Petitioner. Ryan Daniel Pyles, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 27, 2022, Robin Babb 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 November 12, 2020. Petition at 1. On June 20, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 27. Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $12,033.57 (representing $10,452.20 in fees plus $1,581.37 in costs). Motion for 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. 2National 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). Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed September 6, 2024, ECF No. 32. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out- of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 32-3. Respondent reacted to the motion on July 8, 2024, noting 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. Response to Motion at 2-4, ECF No. 36. Petitioner filed a reply requesting an award of fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 37. On January 24, 2025, a scheduling order was issued instructing Petitioner to better substantiate her request for attorney’s costs. ECF No. 34. Petitioner filed the requested documentation on February 10, 2025, submitting invoices and proof of costs for the reduced amount of costs for a total of $1,178.46. ECF No. 35. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request for fees 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. 35-1. 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 $11,630.66 (representing $10,452.20 for attorneys’ fees and $1,178.46 for attorney’s 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