VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01718 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01718 Petitioner: Janet Wichman Filed: 2024-12-09 Decided: 2025-01-22 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2021-10-05 Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 35000 AI-assisted case summary: Janet Wichman filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from an influenza vaccine received on October 5, 2021. She claimed the injury was a Table injury and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Ms. Wichman's injury or that she suffered a SIRVA Table injury. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case. The court adopted the stipulation as its decision, awarding Ms. Wichman a lump sum of $35,000.00 as compensation for all damages. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages. The decision was issued on January 22, 2025, following the petition filed on December 9, 2024. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01718-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-01-22 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/09/2024) regarding 28 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01718-UNJ Document 32 Filed 01/22/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1718V JANET WICHMAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 9, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Paul R. Brazil, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On November 21, 2022, Janet Wichman 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”), a Table injury, resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received on October 5, 2021. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced the residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on Petitioner’s behalf as a result of her condition. Id. Respondent denies “that [P]etitioner suffered from a left shoulder injury as a result of the flu vaccine, denies that [P]etitioner suffered a SIRVA Table injury, and denies that the flu vaccine caused her any other injury or her current condition.” Stipulation at 2, ECF No. 27. 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-01718-UNJ Document 32 Filed 01/22/25 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on December 6, 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 $35,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at 2. 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-01718-UNJ Document 32 Filed 01/22/25 Page 3 of 7 Vinesign Document ID: 21 0D076F-6C8E-4ABF-8EAB-DC531 F2F0148 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) JANET WICHMAN, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-171 SV V. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEAL TH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ________________ ) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I . Janet Wichman ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l0 to -34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received the flu vaccine on or about October 5, 2021. 3. The vaccine was administered in the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered from a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") as a result of receiving the flu vaccine. Petitioner further alleges 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 alleged condition. The signed document can be validated at https://app.vinesign.comNerify Case 1:22-vv-01718-UNJ Document 32 Filed 01/22/25 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner suffered from a left shoulder injury as a result of the flu vaccine, denies that petitioner suffered a SIRVA Table injury, and denies that the flu vaccine caused her any other injury or her current condition. 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-2J(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum ofSJS,000.00 in the fonn of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(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 I (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. I 0. 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-J5 (g), including State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (o ther than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (4 2 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or entities that provide health services on a prepaid basis. 2 Case 1:22-vv-01718-UNJ Document 32 Filed 01/22/25 Page 5 of 7 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Stipulation and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-I 5(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 unreimbursed 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 of4 2 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, and 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 United States 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 October 5, 2021, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about November 21, 2022, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22- 1718V. 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-01718-UNJ Document 32 Filed 01/22/25 Page 6 of 7 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the United States 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 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 flu vaccine caused petitioner's left shoulder injury, any other injury, or her current condition, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Case 1:22-vv-01718-UNJ Document 32 Filed 01/22/25 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: JANET WlCHMAN ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~L~ ~M t.d 1M PcbHuA \IP-ee I'---..._ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN MULLLR BRAZIL Deputy Director 715 Twining Road, Suite 208 Torts Branch Dresher, PA 19025 Civil Division Tel: (215) 885-1655 U.S. Department of Justice Email: paul,«,>mullcrbraLil.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington. DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRET ARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMANs S ERVICES: Jeffrey Digitally signed by • Jeffrey S. Beach -S -5 Bea Ch Date: 2024.11.20 -os·oo· for 09:28:46 CAPT GEORGF REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Director, Division of Injury Compensation Programs Torts Branc • • • Division I lealth Systems Bureau U.S. Department of Justice Health Resources and Services P.O. Box 146 Administration Ben Franklin Station U.S. Department of Health Washington, DC 20044-0146 and I tuman Services Tel: (202) 451•7479 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A Cmai I: Austin.J.Egan@usdoj.gov Rockville, MD 20857 }(}Jq 1J.Ptc:mbef {. Dated: I 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01718-cl-extra-10785024 Date issued/filed: 2025-01-22 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10318436 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1718V JANET WICHMAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 9, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Paul R. Brazil, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION 1 On November 21, 2022, Janet Wichman 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”), a Table injury, resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine she received on October 5, 2021. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered in the United States, she experienced the residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on Petitioner’s behalf as a result of her condition. Id. Respondent denies “that [P]etitioner suffered from a left shoulder injury as a result of the flu vaccine, denies that [P]etitioner suffered a SIRVA Table injury, and denies that the flu vaccine caused her any other injury or her current condition.” Stipulation at 2, ECF No. 27. 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 December 6, 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 $35,000.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at 2. 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 Vinesign Document ID: 21 0D076F-6C8E-4ABF-8EAB-DC531 F2F0148 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) JANET WICHMAN, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-171 SV V. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ________________ ) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I . Janet Wichman ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l0 to -34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received the flu vaccine on or about October 5, 2021. 3. The vaccine was administered in the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered from a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") as a result of receiving the flu vaccine. Petitioner further alleges 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 alleged condition. The signed document can be validated at https://app.vinesign.comNerify 6. Respondent denies that petitioner suffered from a left shoulder injury as a result of the flu vaccine, denies that petitioner suffered a SIRVA Table injury, and denies that the flu vaccine caused her any other injury or her current condition. 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 ofjudgment 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-2J(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum ofSJS,000.00 in the fonn of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofjudgment 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 I (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. I 0. 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-J5(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 prepaid basis. 2 11 . Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Stipulation and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-I 5(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 unreimbursed 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 of42 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, and 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 United States 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 October 5, 2021, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about November 21, 2022, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 22- 1718V. 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 terms of this Stipulation or if the United States 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 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 flu vaccine caused petitioner's left shoulder injury, any other injury, or her current condition, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: JANET WlCHMAN ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~L~ MULLLR BRAZIL ~M PcbHuA \IP-ee t.d 1M I'---..._ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director 715 Twining Road, Suite 208 Torts Branch Dresher, PA 19025 Civil Division Tel: (215) 885-1655 U.S. Department of Justice Email: paul,«,>mullcrbraLil.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington. DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRET ARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey s• Jeffrey Digitally signed by S. Beach -S Bea Ch -5 Date: 2024.11.20 09:28:46 -os·oo· for CAPT GEORGF REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Director, Division of Injury Compensation Programs Torts Branc • • • Division I lealth Systems Bureau U.S. Department of Justice Health Resources and Services P.O. Box 146 Administration Ben Franklin Station U.S. Department of Health Washington, DC 20044-0146 and I tuman Services Tel: (202) 451•7479 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A Cmai I: Austin.J.Egan@usdoj.gov Rockville, MD 20857 Dated: 1J.Ptc:mbef {.I }(}Jq 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01718-cl-extra-11061528 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-29 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10594940 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1718V JANET WICHMAN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: April 28, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Paul R. Brazil, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Austin Joel Egan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On November 21, 2022, Janet Wichman 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 following an influenza vaccine she received on October 5, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1. On December 9, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 28. 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). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $15,022.10 (representing $14,119.90 in fees plus $902.20 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed January 30, 2025, ECF No. 33. Furthermore, counsel for Petitioner represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 33 at 2. Respondent reacted to the motion on February 7, 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. 34. Petitioner filed no reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. The rates requested for work performed through the end of 2024 are reasonable and consistent with our prior determinations. Petitioner has also requested the hourly rate of $475.00 for 2025 work performed by attorney Paul Brazil, representing a rate increase of $25.00 from the previous year. I find the proposed rate to be reasonable and hereby award it herein. And all time billed to the matter was also reasonably incurred. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 33 at 16-25. 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 $15,022.10 (representing $14,119.90 in fees plus $902.20 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.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