VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01675 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01675 Petitioner: Susann Frink Filed: 2022-11-10 Decided: 2024-07-30 Vaccine: Td Vaccination date: 2020-01-17 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 110000 AI-assisted case summary: Susann Frink filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 10, 2022, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving a tetanus and diphtheria (Td) vaccination on January 17, 2020. She claimed the injury occurred within the time period set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months. Respondent denied that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury, denied that the vaccine caused her injury, and denied that her current condition was a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation on June 24, 2024, agreeing that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. The Chief Special Master adopted the stipulation as the decision, awarding Susann Frink a lump sum of $110,000.00 as compensation for all items of damages available under Section 15(a). This award represents a settlement of liability and damages, with the United States not admitting that the Td vaccine caused the alleged injury. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01675-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-30 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/26/2024) regarding 41 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01675-UNJ Document 47 Filed 07/30/24 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1675V SUSANN FRINK, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 26, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Matthew F. Belanger, Faraci Lange LLP, Rochester, NY, for Petitioner. Sarah C. Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On November 10, 2022, Susann Frink 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”) after receiving a tetanus and diphtheria (“Td”) vaccination on January 17, 2020. Stipulation, filed at June 24, 2024, ¶¶ 2-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered her SIRVA within the time period set forth in the Table and that she experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. Stipulation at ¶¶ 4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related 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-01675-UNJ Document 47 Filed 07/30/24 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on June 24, 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 $110,000.00 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-01675-UNJ Document 47 Filed 07/30/24 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) SUSANN FRINK, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-l 675V V. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) _________________ ) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. Susann Frink ("petitioner"), filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l Oto 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of a tetanus vaccine, 1 which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § l 00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a Td vaccine on January 17, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table, and in the alternative, alleges that her shoulder injury was caused in fact by the Td vaccine. She further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 1 Medical records reflect that petitioner received a tetanus and diphtheria ("Td") vaccine. Exhibit 2 at 1. Case 1:22-vv-01675-UNJ Document 47 Filed 07/30/24 Page 4 of 7 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 SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related 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 terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $110,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a). 9. As soon as practicable 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-2 l (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 proceeding upon this petition. 10. Petitioner and her attorney represent that they have identified to respondent all known 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, 2 Case 1:22-vv-01675-UNJ Document 47 Filed 07/30/24 Page 5 of 7 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U .S.C. § 13 96 et seq.)), or entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(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 attorneys' fees and litigation costs and past unreimbursable expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(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, executors, administrators, successors 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-l 0 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 Td vaccination administered on or about January 1 7, 2020, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about November 10, 2022, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22-l 675V. 3 Case 1:22-vv-01675-UNJ Document 47 Filed 07/30/24 Page 6 of 7 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. 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete conformity 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 above. 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' respective 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 Td vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or her current condition. 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 4 Case 1:22-vv-01675-UNJ Document 47 Filed 07/30/24 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: F. BELAN HEATHER L. PEARLMAN FARACI LANGE, LLP Deputy Director 1882 South Winton Roa , Suite l Torts Branch Rochester, NY 14618 Civil Division (585) 325-5150 U.S. Department of Justice mbelanger@faraci.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES Jeffreys Digitally signed by • Jeffrey S. Beach -s Beach S Date:2024.06.13 _____: 14:01:3s-o4•00· tor CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH SARAH C. DUNCAN Director, Division of Injury 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) 514-9729 Rockville, MD 20857 Sarah.C.Duncan@usdoj.gov Dated: :I UV\C. 2.' 1 , ' 2.C'l.4 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01675-cl-extra-10734642 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268052 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1675V SUSANN FRINK, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 26, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Matthew F. Belanger, Faraci Lange LLP, Rochester, NY, for Petitioner. Sarah C. Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On November 10, 2022, Susann Frink 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”) after receiving a tetanus and diphtheria (“Td”) vaccination on January 17, 2020. Stipulation, filed at June 24, 2024, ¶¶ 2-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered her SIRVA within the time period set forth in the Table and that she experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. Stipulation at ¶¶ 4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related 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 June 24, 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 $110,000.00 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 COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) SUSANN FRINK, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-l 675V V. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) _________________ ) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. Susann Frink ("petitioner"), filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l Oto 34 (the " Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner' s receipt of a tetanus vaccine, 1 which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § l 00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a Td vaccine on January 17, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table, and in the alternative, alleges that her shoulder injury was caused in fact by the Td vaccine. She further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 1Medical records reflect that petitioner received a tetanus and diphtheria ("Td") vaccine. Exhibit 2 at 1. 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 SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related 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 terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $110,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a). 9. As soon as practicable 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-2 l (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 proceeding upon this petition. 10. Petitioner and her attorney represent that they have identified to respondent all known 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, 2 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U .S.C. § 13 96 et seq.)), or entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(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 attorneys' fees and litigation costs and past unreimbursable expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(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, executors, administrators, successors 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-l 0 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 Td vaccination administered on or about January 17, 2020, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about November 10, 2022, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22-l 675V. 3 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. 15 . If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete conformity 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 above. 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 ' respective 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 Td vaccine caused petitioner' s alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or her current condition. 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 4 Respectfully submitted, ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: F. BELAN HEATHER L. PEARLMAN FARACI LANGE, LLP Deputy Director 1882 South Winton Roa , Suite l Torts Branch Rochester, NY 14618 Civil Division (585) 325-5150 U.S. Department of Justice mbelanger@faraci.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES Jeffreys • Jeffrey Digitally signed by S. Beach -s Beach S Date:2024.06.13 _ _ _ _ _:14:01:3s-o4•00· tor CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH SARAH C. DUNCAN Director, Division of Injury 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) 514-9729 Rockville, MD 20857 Sarah.C.Duncan@usdoj.gov Dated : :I UV\C. 2.'1 ,'2.C'l.4 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01675-cl-extra-10756905 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-09 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10290317 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1675V SUSANN FRINK, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: November 7, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Matthew F. Belanger, Faraci Lange LLP, Rochester, NY, for Petitioner. Sarah C. Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On November 10, 2022, Susann Frink 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 after receiving a tetanus and diphtheria vaccination on January 17, 2020. Petition, ECF No. 1. On June 26, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 41. 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 $25,960.62 (representing $25,362.00 in fees plus $598.62 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed July 1, 2024, ECF No. 45. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out- of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 45-3. Respondent reacted to the motion on July 2, 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. 46. Petitioner did not file a 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. 45-4. 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 $25,960.62 (representing $25,362.00 in fees plus $598.62 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Matthew F. Belanger. 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