VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01157 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01157 Petitioner: Dennis Ngo Filed: 2023-07-26 Decided: 2024-07-16 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-25 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 30628 AI-assisted case summary: Dennis Ngo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on July 26, 2023, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2022. The petition stated that the vaccine was administered in the United States, that the injury's sequelae lasted for more than six months, and that no prior award or settlement had been made for this injury. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit. On May 9, 2024, the Respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that the Petitioner was entitled to compensation. The Respondent concluded that the Petitioner's injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that all legal prerequisites for compensation had been met. Based on the Respondent's position and the evidence, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on May 16, 2024, finding the Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on June 5, 2024, the Respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation. The Proffer recommended an award of $30,628.00, consisting of $30,000.00 for pain and suffering and $628.00 for past unreimbursed expenses. The Petitioner agreed with this proffered award. On July 16, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding the proffered amount, concluding the case. Petitioner was represented by Laura Levenberg of Muller Brazil, LLP, and Respondent was represented by Mary Eileen Holmes of the U.S. Department of Justice. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Dennis Ngo alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2022. The Respondent conceded that the injury was consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed clinical facts regarding onset or symptoms. Petitioner was found entitled to compensation on May 16, 2024, by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. An award of $30,628.00 was granted on July 16, 2024, by Chief Special Master Corcoran, based on a stipulation between Petitioner and Respondent, comprising $30,000.00 for pain and suffering and $628.00 for past unreimbursed expenses. Petitioner was represented by Laura Levenberg (Muller Brazil, LLP) and Respondent by Mary Eileen Holmes (U.S. Department of Justice). Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01157-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-06-17 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 05/16/2024) regarding 23 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01157-UNJ Document 30 Filed 06/17/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1157V DENNIS NGO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: May 16, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Mary Eileen Holmes, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On July 26, 2023, Dennis Ngo 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the United States, that he suffered the sequalae of his injury for more than six months, and that there has been no award or settlement for his vaccine-related injury . Petition at 1, 2-3. 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 1:23-vv-01157-UNJ Document 30 Filed 06/17/24 Page 2 of 2 On May 9, 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 has concluded that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine 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_23-vv-01157-cl-extra-10734991 Date issued/filed: 2024-06-17 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268401 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1157V DENNIS NGO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: May 16, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Mary Eileen Holmes, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On July 26, 2023, Dennis Ngo 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) caused by an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the United States, that he suffered the sequalae of his injury for more than six months, and that there has been no award or settlement for his vaccine-related injury . Petition at 1, 2-3. 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 May 9, 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 has concluded that Petitioner’s injury is consistent with a SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine 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_23-vv-01157-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-16 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 06/11/2024) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01157-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/16/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1157V DENNIS NGO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 11, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Mary Eileen Holmes, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On July 26, 2023, Dennis Ngo 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 16, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On June 5, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $30,628.00 (comprised of $30,000.00 for pain and suffering and $628.00 for past unreimbursed expenses). Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the 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 1:23-vv-01157-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/16/24 Page 2 of 5 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 $30,628.00 (comprised of $30,000.00 for pain and suffering and $628.00 for past unreimbursed 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 1:23-vv-01157-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/16/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) DENNIS NGO, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 23-1157V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On July 26, 2023, Dennis Ngo (“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 he suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 25, 2022. Petition at 1. On May 9, 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 May 16, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 20; ECF No. 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $30,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-01157-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/16/24 Page 4 of 5 B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $628.00. 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 $30,628.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Dennis Ngo: $30,628.00. 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 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 1:23-vv-01157-UNJ Document 31 Filed 07/16/24 Page 5 of 5 TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/Mary E. Holmes MARY E. HOLMES Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U. S. Department of Justice P.O. Box l46, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 616-5022 Mary.E.Holmes@usdoj.gov DATED: June 5, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01157-cl-extra-10734750 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-16 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268160 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1157V DENNIS NGO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 11, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Mary Eileen Holmes, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On July 26, 2023, Dennis Ngo 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 16, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On June 5, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $30,628.00 (comprised of $30,000.00 for pain and suffering and $628.00 for past unreimbursed expenses). Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the 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). 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 $30,628.00 (comprised of $30,000.00 for pain and suffering and $628.00 for past unreimbursed 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 ) DENNIS NGO, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 23-1157V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On July 26, 2023, Dennis Ngo (“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 he suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on October 25, 2022. Petition at 1. On May 9, 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 May 16, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 20; ECF No. 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $30,000.00 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 he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $628.00. 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 $30,628.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Dennis Ngo: $30,628.00. 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 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/Mary E. Holmes MARY E. HOLMES Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U. S. Department of Justice P.O. Box l46, Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 616-5022 Mary.E.Holmes@usdoj.gov DATED: June 5, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01157-cl-extra-10770017 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-23 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10303429 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1157V DENNIS NGO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: November 21, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Laura Levenberg, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Mary Eileen Holmes, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On July 26, 2023, Dennis Ngo 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 he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 25, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On June 11, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 26. 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 $10,769.50 (representing $10,322.50 in fees plus $447.00 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed July 16, 2024, ECF No. 32. Furthermore, Petitioner counsel for Petitioner represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of- pocket expenses. Id. at 2. Respondent reacted to the motion on July 17, 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 2-4, ECF No. 33. Petitioner filed no reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 32 at 12-15. 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 $10,769.50 (representing $10,322.50 in fees plus $447.00 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Laura Levenberg. 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