VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01177 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01177 Petitioner: Franklin Mattu Filed: 2024-07-03 Decided: 2024-08-12 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-24 Condition: Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 72500 AI-assisted case summary: Franklin Mattu filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on October 24, 2022. He also received a Tdap vaccine on October 13, 2022. Mr. Mattu claimed the SIRVA occurred within the Table timeframe and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent denied that the injury was a Table SIRVA within the specified timeframe or that the vaccines caused the injury. Despite these disagreements, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Mr. Mattu a lump sum of $72,500.00 for all items of damages. This amount represents a compromise of the parties' respective positions on liability and damages. The case proceeded as a Table claim, and the award covers all damages available under the program. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01177-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-12 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 07/11/2024) regarding 24 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01177-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1177V FRANKLIN MATTU, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 11, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Voris Edward Johnson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On July 3, 2024, Franklin Mattu 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 (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 24, 2022. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at July 3, 2024, ¶¶ 1, 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the United States, that he experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on his behalf as a result of his alleged injury. Petition at 4-5; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the Table timeframe, and denies that the vaccines in fact caused his alleged shoulder injury and residual effects, or any other injury. Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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-01177-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on July 3, 2024, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $72,500.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, 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-01177-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) FRANKLIN MATTU, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 23-l 177V (ECF) V. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) SECRETARY OF HEALTH ) AND HUMAN SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. Franklin Mattu ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-IO to -34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly sustained following petitioner's receipt of an influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received the flu vaccine on October 24, 2022; he received a tetanus- diphtheria-acellular pertussis ("Tdap") vaccine on October 13, 2022. 3. The vaccines were administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that he sustained the first symptom or manifestation of onset of a left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table following his flu vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that he experienced the residual effects of his SIRVA for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil Case 1:23-vv-01177-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 4 of 7 action for damages as a result of his condition. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the Table timeframe, and denies that the vaccines in fact caused his alleged shoulder injury and residual effects, or any other injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l (a)(]), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $72,500.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Franklin Mattu, which amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(l ), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this petition. I 0. Petitioner and his attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l S(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 2 Case 1:23-vv-01177-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 5 of 7 et seq.), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-I 5(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursed expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner, as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in his individual capacity, and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the United States of America from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-I0 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to, or death of, petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu and Tdap vaccines administered in October 2022, as identified in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about July 28, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-1 I 77V. 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of judgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 3 Case 1:23-vv-01177-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 6 of 7 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States of America or the Secretary of Health and Human Services that petitioner's alleged left SIRVA, or any other injury, were caused by the flu or Tdap vaccine. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, successors and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION I I I I I I I I I 4 Case 1:23-vv-01177-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: It@kf.in Mattu ,,..,,diAMam,ui.,l.10J409:S4EOn FRANKLIN MATTU ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: :25"'":;---- -f{t~o'-~ 01 ~UL:>~~ rr_b 1B HEATHER L. PEARLMAN -'-----_ a, Zgheib Sa P.C. Deputy Director 75 South Broadway, 4ih Floor Torts Branch, Civil Division White Plains, NY 1060 I U.S. Department of Justice Tel.: (914) 729-1110 P.O. Box 146 Email: jim@vaccinelawyers.com Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey S. Digitally signed by Jeffrey S. Beach •S Beach-S Date: 2024.06.25 for oa:41: 42 -04'00' CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH ON, JR. Director, Division of Injury Assistant Direct r Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and U.S. Department of Justice Services Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A Tel.: (202) 616-4 I 36 Rockville, MD 20857 Email: voris.johnson@usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01177-cl-extra-10734546 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-12 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267956 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1177V FRANKLIN MATTU, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 11, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Voris Edward Johnson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION 1 On July 3, 2024, Franklin Mattu 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 (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 24, 2022. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at July 3, 2024, ¶¶ 1, 2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the United States, that he experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on his behalf as a result of his alleged injury. Petition at 4-5; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the Table timeframe, and denies that the vaccines in fact caused his alleged shoulder injury and residual effects, or any other injury. Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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). Nevertheless, on July 3, 2024, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $72,500.00 in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, 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 ) FRANKLIN MATTU, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 23- l 177V (ECF) V. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) SECRETARY OF HEALTH ) AND HUMAN SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. Franklin Mattu ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa- IO to -34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly sustained following petitioner's receipt of an influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received the flu vaccine on October 24, 2022; he received a tetanus- diphtheria-acellular pertussis ("Tdap") vaccine on October 13, 2022. 3. The vaccines were administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that he sustained the first symptom or manifestation of onset of a left Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table following his flu vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that he experienced the residual effects of his SIRVA for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of his condition. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a Table SIRVA within the Table timeframe, and denies that the vaccines in fact caused his alleged shoulder injury and residual effects, or any other injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l (a)(]), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $72,500.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, Franklin Mattu, which amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(l ), and an application, the parties will submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this petition. I 0. Petitioner and his attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l S(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act, 42 U.S.C. § 1396 2 et seq.), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- I 5(i), subject to the availability of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursed expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner, as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in his individual capacity, and on behalf of his heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the United States of America from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and all demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-I0 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to, or death of, petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu and Tdap vaccines administered in October 2022, as identified in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about July 28, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-1 I 77V. 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of judgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 3 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Vaccine Inj ury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this Stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liabil ity and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of compensation sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States of America or the Secretary of Health and Human Services that petitioner's alleged left SIRVA, or any other injury, were caused by the flu or Tdap vaccine. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, successors and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION I I I I I I I I I 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: It@kf.in Mattu ,,..,,diAMam,ui.,l.10J409:S4 EOn FRANKLIN MATTU ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: -f{t~o'-~:25"'":;---- 01 ~UL:>~~ rr_b 1B HEATHER L. PEARLMAN -'-----_ Zgheib Sa a, P.C. Deputy Director 75 South Broadway, 4ih Floor Torts Branch, Civil Division White Plains, NY 1060 I U.S. Department of Justice Tel.: (914) 729-1110 P.O. Box 146 Email: jim@vaccinelawyers.com Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Digitally signed by Jeffrey S. Jeffrey S. Beach •S Date: 2024.06.25 Beach-S oa:41:42 -04'00' for CDR GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH ON, JR. Director, Division of Injury Assistant Direct r Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and U.S. Department of Justice Services Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A Tel.: (202) 616-4 I36 Rockville, MD 20857 Email: voris.johnson@usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01177-cl-extra-10770020 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-23 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10303432 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1177V FRANKLIN MATTU, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: November 21, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Voris Edward Johnson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On July 28, 2024, Franklin Mattu 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 24, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On July 11, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 24. 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 $25,682.36 (representing $24,877.80 in fees plus $804.56 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed July 12, 2024, ECF No. 28. Furthermore, Petitioner represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 28-3. Respondent reacted to the motion on July 25, 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. 25. 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. 28-2. 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 $25,682.36 (representing $24,877.80 in fees plus $804.56 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Jimmy A. Zgheib. 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