VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01866 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01866 Petitioner: Rebecca Pick Filed: 2022-12-19 Decided: 2024-06-10 Vaccine: Tdap Vaccination date: 2022-06-13 Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 130077 AI-assisted case summary: Rebecca Pick filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine received on June 13, 2022. She alleged that the vaccine was received in the United States, her injuries have lasted for more than six months, and no civil action for damages has been brought. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Pick is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, the pain was limited to the injection shoulder, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her condition lasted more than six months and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on January 29, 2024, finding Ms. Pick entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on May 8, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, recommending an award of $130,077.41, which included $125,000.00 for pain and suffering and $5,077.41 for past unreimbursable expenses. Ms. Pick agreed with this proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Ms. Pick a lump sum payment of $130,077.41. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01866-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-29 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 01/29/2024) regarding 30 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01866-UNJ Document 33 Filed 02/29/24 Page 1 of 2 CORRECTED In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1866V REBECCA PICK, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 29, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Andrew Donald Downing, Downing, Allison & Jorgenson, Phoenix, AZ , for Petitioner. Michael Joseph Lang, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 19, 2022, Rebecca Pick 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 left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine received on June 13, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, her injuries have lasted for more than six months, and no civil action for damages has been brought, nor has any settlement or award in a civil action for damages been collected, for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at ¶¶ 16, 17; Ex. 6 at 2, 43. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 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-01866-UNJ Document 33 Filed 02/29/24 Page 2 of 2 On January 29, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table in that “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 7-8. Respondent further agrees that that the medical records demonstrate that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Id. at 8. 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-01866-cl-extra-10736069 Date issued/filed: 2024-02-29 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269479 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CORRECTED In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1866V REBECCA PICK, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 29, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Andrew Donald Downing, Downing, Allison & Jorgenson, Phoenix, AZ , for Petitioner. Michael Joseph Lang, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 19, 2022, Rebecca Pick 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 left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine received on June 13, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, her injuries have lasted for more than six months, and no civil action for damages has been brought, nor has any settlement or award in a civil action for damages been collected, for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at ¶¶ 16, 17; Ex. 6 at 2, 43. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 1 Because this Ruling contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Ruling will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). On January 29, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table in that “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 7-8. Respondent further agrees that that the medical records demonstrate that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months, and Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Id. at 8. 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-01866-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-06-10 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/08/2024) regarding 37 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01866-UNJ Document 43 Filed 06/10/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1866V REBECCA PICK, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: May 8, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Andrew Donald Downing, Downing, Allison & Jorgenson, Phoenix, AZ , for Petitioner. Michael Joseph Lang, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 19, 2022, Rebecca Pick 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 left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine received on June 13, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, her injuries have lasted for more than six months, and no civil action for damages has been brought, nor has any settlement or award in a civil action for damages been collected, for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at ¶¶ 16, 17; Ex. 6 at 2, 43. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 29, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On May 8, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of 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-01866-UNJ Document 43 Filed 06/10/24 Page 2 of 5 compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $130,077.41. Proffer at 2. 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $130,077.41 (comprised of $125,000.00 in pain and suffering and $5,077.41 in past unreimbursable expenses) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.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-01866-UNJ Document 43 Filed 06/10/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) REBECCA PICK, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-1866V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 19, 2022, Rebecca Pick (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation 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 a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccination received on June 13, 2022. Petition at 1. On January 29, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on January 29, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 29; ECF No. 30. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $125,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:22-vv-01866-UNJ Document 43 Filed 06/10/24 Page 4 of 5 B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $5,077.41. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following1: a lump sum payment of $130,077.41, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Rebecca Pick: $130,077.41 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 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 Case 1:22-vv-01866-UNJ Document 43 Filed 06/10/24 Page 5 of 5 TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division s/ Michael J. Lang MICHAEL J. LANG 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) 880-0239 Email: Michael.Lang3@usdoj.gov Dated: May 8, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01866-cl-extra-10735069 Date issued/filed: 2024-06-10 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268479 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1866V REBECCA PICK, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: May 8, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Andrew Donald Downing, Downing, Allison & Jorgenson, Phoenix, AZ , for Petitioner. Michael Joseph Lang, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 19, 2022, Rebecca Pick 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 left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine received on June 13, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, her injuries have lasted for more than six months, and no civil action for damages has been brought, nor has any settlement or award in a civil action for damages been collected, for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at ¶¶ 16, 17; Ex. 6 at 2, 43. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 29, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On May 8, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of 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). compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $130,077.41. Proffer at 2. 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $130,077.41 (comprised of $125,000.00 in pain and suffering and $5,077.41 in past unreimbursable expenses) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.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 ) REBECCA PICK, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-1866V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 19, 2022, Rebecca Pick (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation 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 a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccination received on June 13, 2022. Petition at 1. On January 29, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on January 29, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 29; ECF No. 30. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $125,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $5,077.41. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following 1: a lump sum payment of $130,077.41, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Rebecca Pick: $130,077.41 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 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 TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division s/ Michael J. Lang MICHAEL J. LANG 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) 880-0239 Email: Michael.Lang3@usdoj.gov Dated: May 8, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01866-cl-extra-10734102 Date issued/filed: 2024-09-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267512 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1866V REBECCA PICK, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: August 29, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Andrew Donald Downing, Downing, Allison & Jorgenson, Phoenix, AZ, for Petitioner. Michael Joseph Lang, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On December 19, 2022, Rebecca Pick 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 left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration resulting from a tetanus diphtheria acellular pertussis vaccine received on June 13, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On May 8, 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 $32,008.65 (representing $29,744.50 in fees plus $2,264.15 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed May 13, 2024, ECF No. 41. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement indicating that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of- pocket expenses. Motion at 31-3. Respondent reacted to the motion on May 14, 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. 42. 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. Motion at 31-94. 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 $32,008.65 (representing $29,744.50 in fees plus $2,264.15 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Andrew D. Downing. 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