VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01746 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01746 Petitioner: Tory Boyer Filed: 2024-01-02 Decided: 2024-03-18 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2021-10-13 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 55000 AI-assisted case summary: Tory Boyer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 29, 2022. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination received on October 13, 2021. Boyer further alleged that her symptoms lasted longer than six months. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report on December 22, 2023, conceding that Boyer was entitled to compensation. The respondent stated that Boyer's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder pain, that her pain occurred within 48 hours post-vaccination, was limited to the vaccinated shoulder, and that no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that Boyer had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. On January 2, 2024, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Boyer entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on February 13, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on the award of compensation, indicating that Boyer should be awarded $55,000.00 in pain and suffering, an amount with which Boyer agreed. On March 18, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Boyer a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 for pain and suffering. The petition was filed on January 2, 2024. Petitioner was represented by Daniel Alholm of Alholm Law, P.C., and respondent was represented by Sarah Black Rifkin of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, or treatments. The specific mechanism of injury is not detailed in the public text. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Tory Boyer received an influenza vaccination on October 13, 2021. She alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that the injury was a Table injury, consistent with SIRVA, as Petitioner had no prior shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours post-vaccination, was localized to the shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. Petitioner's symptoms allegedly lasted longer than six months. The case proceeded as a Table claim. The parties stipulated to damages. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement on January 2, 2024, and a decision awarding damages on March 18, 2024. Petitioner was awarded $55,000.00 in pain and suffering. Petitioner was represented by Daniel Alholm, and respondent by Sarah Black Rifkin. The public text does not detail specific medical experts, the mechanism of injury, or specific clinical findings beyond the respondent's concession. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01746-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-02 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 01/02/2024) regarding 32 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01746-UNJ Document 34 Filed 02/02/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1746V TORY BOYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 2, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Daniel Alholm, Alholm Law, P.C., Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 29, 2022, Tory Boyer 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”) following an influenza vaccination she received on October 13, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that her symptoms lasted longer than six months. Petition at ¶11. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On December 22, 2023, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Respondent states that “Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:22-vv-01746-UNJ Document 34 Filed 02/02/24 Page 2 of 2 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 48 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 5. Respondent further agrees that “Petitioner has 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-01746-cl-extra-10736312 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-02 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269722 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1746V TORY BOYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 2, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Daniel Alholm, Alholm Law, P.C., Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On November 29, 2022, Tory Boyer 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”) following an influenza vaccination she received on October 13, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that her symptoms lasted longer than six months. Petition at ¶11. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On December 22, 2023, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Respondent states that “Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). 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 48 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 5. Respondent further agrees that “Petitioner has 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-01746-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-03-18 Pages: 4 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/14/2024) regarding 37 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01746-UNJ Document 45 Filed 03/18/24 Page 1 of 4 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1746V TORY BOYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: February 14, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Daniel Alholm, Alholm Law PC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 29, 2022, Tory Boyer 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”) following an influenza vaccination she received on October 13, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 2, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On February 13, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00 in pain and suffering. Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 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-01746-UNJ Document 45 Filed 03/18/24 Page 2 of 4 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 in pain and suffering 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.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-01746-UNJ Document 45 Filed 03/18/24 Page 3 of 4 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS TORY BOYER, Petitioner, No. 22-1746V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 29, 2022, Tory Boyer (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“Petition”), under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 13, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1, at 1. On December 22, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on January 2, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 30, 32. I. Items of Compensation Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00 in pain and suffering damages. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. This amount represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:22-vv-01746-UNJ Document 45 Filed 03/18/24 Page 4 of 4 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 following:1 a lump sum payment of $55,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Tory Boyer: $55,000.00 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division s/Sarah B. Rifkin SARAH B. RIFKIN Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 305-5997 Dated: February 13, 2024 Sarah.Rifkin@usdoj.gov 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01746-cl-extra-10735909 Date issued/filed: 2024-03-18 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269319 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1746V TORY BOYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: February 14, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Daniel Alholm, Alholm Law PC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On November 29, 2022, Tory Boyer 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”) following an influenza vaccination she received on October 13, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 2, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On February 13, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00 in pain and suffering. Proffer at 1. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 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). Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $55,000.00 in pain and suffering 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. 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 TORY BOYER, Petitioner, No. 22-1746V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 29, 2022, Tory Boyer (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“Petition”), under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 13, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1, at 1. On December 22, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on January 2, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 30, 32. I. Items of Compensation Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $55,000.00 in pain and suffering damages. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. This amount 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 following:1 a lump sum payment of $55,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Tory Boyer: $55,000.00 Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division s/Sarah B. Rifkin SARAH B. RIFKIN Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 305-5997 Dated: February 13, 2024 Sarah.Rifkin@usdoj.gov 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01746-cl-extra-10734889 Date issued/filed: 2024-06-28 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268299 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1746V TORY BOYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: May 28, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Daniel Alholm, Alholm Law PC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On November 29, 2022, Tory Boyer 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 vaccination she received on October 13, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1. On February 14, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 37. 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 $23,092.81 (representing $22,095.00 in fees plus $997.81 in costs). Application for Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed Feb. 16, 2024, ECF No. 42. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out of pocket expenses. Respondent reacted to the motion on Feb. 20, 2024, reporting that he is satisfied that the statutory requirements for an award of attorney’s fees and costs are met in this case, but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Respondent’s Response to Motion at 2-3, ECF No. 43. Petitioner stated that she does not intend to file a substantive reply thereafter. ECF No. 44. The rates requested for work performed through the end of 2023 are reasonable and consistent with our prior determinations, and will therefore be adopted. Petitioner has also requested the hourly rate of $475 for 2024 work performed by attorney Daniel Alholm, representing a rate increase of $25. ECF No. 42-1 at 3. I find this rate to be reasonable and will award the attorney’s fees requested. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 42-3. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. 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 $23,092.81 (representing $22,095.00 in fees plus $997.81 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Daniel G. Alholm. 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