VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01165 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01165 Petitioner: Rodney K. Hollis Filed: 2023-05-13 Decided: 2024-07-17 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-04-06 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 82911 AI-assisted case summary: Rodney K. Hollis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccination he received on April 6, 2022. He further alleged that he suffered residual effects of his injury for more than six months. Respondent conceded that Petitioner is entitled to compensation, stating that Hollis had no prior history of shoulder issues, pain occurred within 48 hours of the vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site. Respondent also agreed that Hollis suffered residual effects for more than six months and met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the record, the court found Petitioner entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award. The court awarded Rodney K. Hollis a total of $82,911.13, comprising $82,500.00 for pain and suffering and $411.13 to satisfy a Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid lien. The award was made through two lump sum payments, with Hollis agreeing to endorse a check for the Medicaid lien satisfaction. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01165-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-06-17 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 05/13/2024) regarding 18 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01165-UNJ Document 23 Filed 06/17/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1165V RODNEY K. HOLLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: May 13, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Scott B. Taylor, Urban & Taylor, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On July 27, 2023, Rodney K. Hollis 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination he received on April 6, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months. Petition at 12. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 10, 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 states that Petitioner “had no history of pain, inflammation, or 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-01165-UNJ Document 23 Filed 06/17/24 Page 2 of 2 dysfunction of his left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion 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 8. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of his condition for more than six months and 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_23-vv-01165-cl-extra-10735002 Date issued/filed: 2024-06-17 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268412 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1165V RODNEY K. HOLLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: May 13, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Scott B. Taylor, Urban & Taylor, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On July 27, 2023, Rodney K. Hollis 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination he received on April 6, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months. Petition at 12. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 10, 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 states that Petitioner “had no history of pain, inflammation, or 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). dysfunction of his left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion 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 8. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of his condition for more than six months and 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_23-vv-01165-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-16 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 07/17/2024) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01165-UNJ Document 32 Filed 08/16/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1165V RODNEY K. HOLLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: July 17, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Scott B. Taylor, Urban & Taylor, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On July 27, 2023, Rodney K. Hollis 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination he received on April 6, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 13, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On July 17, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $82,500.00, in pain and suffering and $411.13 in satisfaction of a Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid lien. 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. 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-01165-UNJ Document 32 Filed 08/16/24 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump the following: a. A lump sum payment of $82,500.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner; and b. A lump sum payment of $411.13, representing compensation for the satisfaction of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: Wisconsin Casualty Recovery 5615 High Point Drive, Suite 100 Irving, TX 75038-9984 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the above payee for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien. These amounts represent 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-01165-UNJ Document 32 Filed 08/16/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS RODNEY K. HOLLIS, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1165V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On July 27, 2023, Rodney K. Hollis (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (“the Vaccine Act” or “the Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34, alleging that he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza vaccine that he received on April 6, 2022. ECF No. 1 at 1. On May 10, 2024, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report, recommending that compensation be awarded. ECF No. 17. On May 13, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement, agreeing with respondent that petitioner’s claim meets the Table criteria for SIRVA. ECF No. 18. I. Items of Compensation a. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $82,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-01165-UNJ Document 32 Filed 08/16/24 Page 4 of 5 b. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services, Medicaid lien in the amount of $411.13, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the Wisconsin Department of Health Services may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has made to or on behalf of petitioner from the date of his eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as a result of his vaccine-related injury suffered on or about April 6, 2022 under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. 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 two lump sum payments as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 a. A lump sum payment of $82,500.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner; and b. A lump sum payment of $411.13, representing compensation for the satisfaction of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: Wisconsin Casualty Recovery 5615 High Point Drive, Suite 100 Irving, TX 75038-9984 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-01165-UNJ Document 32 Filed 08/16/24 Page 5 of 5 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the above payee for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien. 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 JULIA M. COLLISON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Neil Bhargava NEIL BHARGAVA Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 305-3989 Email: neil.bhargava@usdoj.gov Dated: July 17, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01165-cl-extra-10734497 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-16 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267907 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1165V RODNEY K. HOLLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: July 17, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Scott B. Taylor, Urban & Taylor, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On July 27, 2023, Rodney K. Hollis 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination he received on April 6, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On May 13, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On July 17, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $82,500.00, in pain and suffering and $411.13 in satisfaction of a Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid lien. 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. 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 the following: a. A lump sum payment of $82,500.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner; and b. A lump sum payment of $411.13, representing compensation for the satisfaction of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: Wisconsin Casualty Recovery 5615 High Point Drive, Suite 100 Irving, TX 75038-9984 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the above payee for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien. These amounts represent 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 RODNEY K. HOLLIS, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1165V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On July 27, 2023, Rodney K. Hollis (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (“the Vaccine Act” or “the Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34, alleging that he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza vaccine that he received on April 6, 2022. ECF No. 1 at 1. On May 10, 2024, respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report, recommending that compensation be awarded. ECF No. 17. On May 13, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement, agreeing with respondent that petitioner’s claim meets the Table criteria for SIRVA. ECF No. 18. I. Items of Compensation a. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $82,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. b. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of Wisconsin, Department of Health Services, Medicaid lien in the amount of $411.13, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the Wisconsin Department of Health Services may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the Wisconsin Department of Health Services has made to or on behalf of petitioner from the date of his eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as a result of his vaccine-related injury suffered on or about April 6, 2022 under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. 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 two lump sum payments as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 a. A lump sum payment of $82,500.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner; and b. A lump sum payment of $411.13, representing compensation for the satisfaction of the Wisconsin Department of Health Services Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: Wisconsin Casualty Recovery 5615 High Point Drive, Suite 100 Irving, TX 75038-9984 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 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the above payee for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien. 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 JULIA M. COLLISON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Neil Bhargava NEIL BHARGAVA Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 305-3989 Email: neil.bhargava@usdoj.gov Dated: July 17, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01165-cl-extra-10775537 Date issued/filed: 2025-01-07 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10308949 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1165V RODNEY K. HOLLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: December 5, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Scott B. Taylor, Urban & Taylor, S.C., Milwaukee, WI, for Petitioner. Neil Bhargava, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On July 27, 2023, Rodney K. Hollis 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as the result of an influenza vaccination he received on April 6, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On July 17, 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 $21,678.13 (representing $21,073.80 in fees plus $604.33 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed July 19, 2024, ECF No. 29. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out- of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 29-6. Respondent reacted to the motion on August 1, 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. 30. Petitioner then indicated that he does not intend on filing a substantive reply. ECF No. 31. 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. 29-4. 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 $21,678.13 (representing $21,073.80 in fees plus $604.33 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Scott B. Taylor. 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