VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01902 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01902 Petitioner: Jessica Richardson Filed: 2022-12-27 Decided: 2024-01-18 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-10-01 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 130000 AI-assisted case summary: Jessica Richardson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on December 27, 2022. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccination received on October 1, 2020, and that she had suffered from the injury for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report on November 17, 2023, conceding that the petitioner was entitled to compensation. The respondent stated that the petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder pain or dysfunction, that her pain occurred within 48 hours after the intramuscular vaccination, that the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder where the vaccine was administered, and that no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that the petitioner suffered residual effects for more than six months. Based on the respondent's position and the evidence, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on November 20, 2023, finding Jessica Richardson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on December 18, 2023, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, stating that the petitioner should be awarded $130,000.00 for actual pain and suffering, and that the petitioner agreed with this proffered award. On January 18, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision Awarding Damages, awarding Jessica Richardson a lump sum payment of $130,000.00 in actual pain and suffering, in the form of a check payable to her. This amount represents compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. Petitioner was represented by Nancy Routh Meyers of Turning Point Litigation, and respondent was represented by Sarah Christina Duncan of the U.S. Department of Justice. Theory of causation field: Jessica Richardson filed a petition alleging SIRVA following an influenza vaccination on October 1, 2020. The respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, citing onset of pain within 48 hours post-vaccination, localized shoulder pain and reduced range of motion, no prior shoulder issues, and no other identified cause. The respondent also agreed that residual effects lasted more than six months. The public text does not describe specific medical experts, clinical details of the injury onset or progression, diagnostic tests, or treatments. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on November 20, 2023, finding entitlement based on the respondent's concession. A subsequent Decision Awarding Damages on January 18, 2024, awarded a $130,000.00 lump sum for pain and suffering, representing all damages under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a), as agreed upon by the parties. Petitioner was represented by Nancy Routh Meyers, and respondent by Sarah Christina Duncan. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01902-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-01-02 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 11/20/2023) regarding 24 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01902-UNJ Document 29 Filed 01/02/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1902V JESSICA RICHARDSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 20, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 27, 2022, Jessica Richardson 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 1, 2020. Petition at ¶23. Petitioner further alleges that she has suffered from her injury for more than six months. Petition at ¶26. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 17, 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. Specifically, Respondent states that “Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent 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-01902-UNJ Document 29 Filed 01/02/24 Page 2 of 2 with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, Petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her right shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within 48 hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion were 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 suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months.” 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-01902-cl-extra-10736600 Date issued/filed: 2024-01-02 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10270010 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1902V JESSICA RICHARDSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 20, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On December 27, 2022, Jessica Richardson 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 1, 2020. Petition at ¶23. Petitioner further alleges that she has suffered from her injury for more than six months. Petition at ¶26. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 17, 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. Specifically, Respondent states that “Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent 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). with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, Petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her right shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within 48 hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion were 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 suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months.” 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-01902-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-01-18 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/19/2023) regarding 27 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:22-vv-01902-UNJ Document 31 Filed 01/18/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1902V JESSICA RICHARDSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 19, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 27, 2022, Jessica Richardson 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 1, 2020. Petition at ¶¶ 2, 26. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 20, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On December 18, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $130,000.00 in actual 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-01902-UNJ Document 31 Filed 01/18/24 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $130,000.00 in actual 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-01902-UNJ Document 31 Filed 01/18/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) JESSICA RICHARDSON, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-1902V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 27, 2022, Jessica Richardson (“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 an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 1, 2020. Petition at 7. On November 17, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report recommending that compensation be awarded for SIRVA, and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation on November 20, 2023. ECF No. 23; ECF No. 24. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $130,000.00 in actual pain and suffering. Petitioner agrees. This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:22-vv-01902-UNJ Document 31 Filed 01/18/24 Page 4 of 5 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 $130,000.00, representing compensation for pain and suffering, in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Jessica Richardson. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Jessica Richardson: $130,000.00 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 COLLEEN C. HARTLEY Assistant 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-01902-UNJ Document 31 Filed 01/18/24 Page 5 of 5 s/ Sarah C. Duncan SARAH C. DUNCAN 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) 514-9729 Email: sarah.c.duncan@usdoj.gov DATED: December 18, 2023 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01902-cl-extra-10736429 Date issued/filed: 2024-01-18 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10269839 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 22-1902V JESSICA RICHARDSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 19, 2023 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On December 27, 2022, Jessica Richardson 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 1, 2020. Petition at ¶¶ 2, 26. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 20, 2023, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On December 18, 2023, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $130,000.00 in actual 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 $130,000.00 in actual 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 ) JESSICA RICHARDSON, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 22-1902V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 27, 2022, Jessica Richardson (“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 an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 1, 2020. Petition at 7. On November 17, 2023, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report recommending that compensation be awarded for SIRVA, and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation on November 20, 2023. ECF No. 23; ECF No. 24. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $130,000.00 in actual pain and suffering. Petitioner agrees. This amount represents 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 $130,000.00, representing compensation for pain and suffering, in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Jessica Richardson. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Jessica Richardson: $130,000.00 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 COLLEEN C. HARTLEY Assistant 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 s/ Sarah C. Duncan SARAH C. DUNCAN 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) 514-9729 Email: sarah.c.duncan@usdoj.gov DATED: December 18, 2023 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_22-vv-01902-cl-extra-10742461 Date issued/filed: 2024-11-15 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10275871 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No 22-1902V JESSICA RICHARDSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 10, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Sarah Christina Duncan, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On December 27, 2022, Jessica Richardson 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 1, 2020. Petition, ECF No. 1. On December 19, 2023, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. 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 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 $19,756.33 (representing $19,030.00 in fees plus $726.33 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed April 26, 2024, ECF No. 34. Furthermore, Petitioner represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 34-2. Respondent reacted to the motion on May 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. 35. Petitioner filed a reply stating that she concurs with Respondent’s recommendation. ECF No. 36. 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. 34-1. Respondent offered no specific objection to the rates or amounts sought. I find the requested costs reasonable and hereby award them in full. The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Accordingly, I hereby GRANT Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. I award a total of $19,756.33 (representing $19,030.00 in fees plus $726.33 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Turning Point Litigation. 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