VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01220 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01220 Petitioner: Jozsef Pocsi Filed: 2023-08-03 Decided: 2025-04-23 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2021-10-19 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 43598 AI-assisted case summary: On August 3, 2023, Jozsef Pocsi filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 19, 2021 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. He alleged residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied that Mr. Pocsi sustained a Table SIRVA, denied that the flu vaccine caused the alleged SIRVA or any other injury, and denied that his current condition was a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. The public stipulation does not describe his first symptom, medical treatment, imaging, injections, therapy, or expert opinions. On April 23, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded $43,598.00 as a lump sum through counsel for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Theory of causation field: Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 19, 2021; alleged SIRVA. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA and causation; public text lacks clinical chronology or experts. Decision April 23, 2025. Award $43,598.00 lump sum. Petition filed August 3, 2023. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01220-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-28 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/23/2025) regarding 36 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01220-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/28/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1220V JOZSEF POCSI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: April 23, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Catherine Wallace Costigan, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On August 3, 2023, Jozsef Pocsi 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 from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on October 19, 2021. Pet. He further alleges that the flu vaccine caused his alleged injury, and that he suffered the residual effects of his alleged injury for more than six months. Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused his alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and further denies that Petitioner’s current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. 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-01220-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/28/25 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on April 22, 2025, 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 $43,598.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation ¶ 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-01220-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/28/25 Page 3 of 7 lN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JOZSEF POCSI, Petitioner, No. 23-l 220V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECf- SECRETARY OF HEALTH /\ND l lUM/\N SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. Jozsef Pocsi ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-I0 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on October 19, 2021. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the Lime period set forth in the Table following administration of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on petitioner's behalf as a result of the alleged injury. Case 1:23-vv-01220-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/28/25 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner Sllstaincd a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine callscd petitioner's alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner's cllt'rcnt condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related 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 ofj udgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant lo 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 I (a)( I), the Secretary of l lcalth and I luman Services will issue the fol lowing vaccine compensation payment: J\ lump sum of $43,598.00 to be paid through an /\Cl I deposit Lo petitioner's counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-1S (a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment 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 st1b111it to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this petition. I 0. Petitioner and petitioner's 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 I iable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-I 5(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, 2 Case 1:23-vv-01220-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/28/25 Page 5 of 7 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Tille XIX or the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 ct 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-15(i), subject to the avai lab ii ity of sufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorney's fees and litigation costs, and past unreirnbursed expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit or petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § J00aa-I5(a) and (cl), and subject to the conditions of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in petitioner's individual capacity, and on behalf of petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, docs forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and d ischargc the Un itcd States and the Secretary of Health and I luman Services fi·orn 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. § J00aa-I0 cl 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 nu vaccination administered on October 19, 2021, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or abot1t t\ugust 3, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-1220V. 3 Case 1:23-vv-01220-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/28/25 Page 6 of 7 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of j~1dgmcnt, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 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 th is Stipulation sh al I be voidable at the sole d iscrction of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood 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 com prom isc of the parties' respective positions as to I iabil ity and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items of' compensatio,1 sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. This Stipulation shall not be construed as an admission by the United States or the Secretary of I lcalth and I luman Services that the nu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION I I I 4 Case 1:23-vv-01220-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/28/25 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: h•~••'7W [ ,,,. ., &.. .., ,,.. JOZSEF POCSI J\ TTORNEY OF RECORD FOR /\UTHOR.17.ED REPRESENTATIVE or PETITIONER: Tl IE ATTORNEY GENERAL: NE COSTIGAN I IEATHER L. PEARLMAN MCT Law Deputy Director 1015 151 h St. NW, Suite 1125 Torts Branch Washington, DC 20005 Civil Division (888) 952-5242 U.S. Department of .Justice ccostigan@mctlaw.com P.O. [3ox 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 /\UTI IORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HE/\LTI I RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: f j effrey s• l~~:~t~gned by Jeffrey Beach -5 ~ ~ Date:2025.04,1419:06:09 for -----· .04•00· CJ\PT GEORGE REED GRIMES. MD, MPH EMILYMi=ANiON Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O. Box 146 U .. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146 5600 f ishers Lane, 08W-25J\ (202) 430-4802 Rockville, MD 20857 emi ly .hanson@usdoj.gov Dated: ~ [ 2-2.-l 2.,0?.---.:;- ' 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01220-cl-extra-11060545 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-28 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10593957 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1220V JOZSEF POCSI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: April 23, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Catherine Wallace Costigan, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION 1 On August 3, 2023, Jozsef Pocsi 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 from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on October 19, 2021. Pet. He further alleges that the flu vaccine caused his alleged injury, and that he suffered the residual effects of his alleged injury for more than six months. Respondent denies that Petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused his alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and further denies that Petitioner’s current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. 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 April 22, 2025, 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 $43,598.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation ¶ 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 lN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JOZSEF POCSI, Petitioner, No. 23- l 220V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECf- SECRETARY OF HEALTH /\ND l lUM/\N SERV ICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the fo llowing matters: 1. Jozsef Pocsi ("petitioner") fi led a petition for vaccine compensation under the Nati onal Vaccine I njury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- I0 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program "). T he petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an influenza ("flu" ) vaccine, which vaccine is contained in th e Vaccine Injury Table (the " Table"), 42 C.F.R. § I 00.3(a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vacc ine on October 19, 202 1. 3. The vaccine was adm inistered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the Lime period set forth in the Table fo llowing administration of the vaccine. Petiti oner further alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 5. Petiti oner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil acti on for damages on petitioner's behalf as a result of the alleged injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner Sllstaincd a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine callscd petitioner's alleged SI RVA, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner's cllt'rcnt condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions. the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision shou ld be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of thi s Stipu lation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent wi th the terms of thi s Sti pulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pu rsuant lo 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 I (a)( I), the Secretary of l lca lth and I luman Ser vices w ill issue the fol lowing vaccine compensation payment: J\ lump sum of $43,598.00 to be paid through an /\C l I deposit Lo peti tioner's counsel's I OLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that wou ld be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 1S(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry of j udgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and t imely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l (a)( l ), and an application, the parties wi ll st1b111it to further proceed ings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon thi s petition. I 0. Petiti oner and petitioner's attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to th is Stipu lation is not for any items or services for w hich the Program is not primarily I iable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- I 5(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, 2 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Tille X IX or the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 ct 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 Sti pulation wi ll be made in accordance w ith 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(i), subject to the avai lab ii ity of su ffic ient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorney's fees and l itigati on costs, and past unrei rnbursed expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation wi ll be used so lely for the benefit or petitioner as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U. S.C. § J00aa- I 5(a) and (cl), and subject to the conditions o f 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- l 5(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in petitioner's indivi dual capacity, and on behalf of petiti oner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, docs forever irrevocab ly and unconditionally release, acquit and d ischargc the U n itcd States and the Secretary of Health and I luman Services fi·orn any and al l actions or causes o f action (including agreements, j udgments, c laims, damages, loss o f ser vices, expenses and all demands of w hatever kind or nature) that have been brought, cou ld have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of federa l C la ims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensati on Program. 42 U.S.C. § J00aa- I0 c l 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 al leged to have resulted from, the nu vaccinati on administered on October 19, 202 1, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensati on filed on or abot1t t\ugust 3, 2023, in the Un ited States Court of Federal C laims as petiti on No. 23- 1220V. 3 14. If petitioner shou ld die prior to entry o f j~1dgmcnt, this agreement shal l be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 15. I f the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity w ith the terms of thi s Stipul ati on or if the Court of Federal Claims fa ils to enter judgment in conformity w ith a decision that is in comp lete conformity w ith the terms o f this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and th is Stipulation sh al I be voidable at the sole d iscrction of either party. 16. This Stipu lation expresses a fu ll and complete negotiated settlement of liabi lity and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as other wise 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 th ing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award descri bed in this St ipulation may reflect a com prom isc of the parties' respective posi tions as to I iabil ity and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or cond ition or in the items of' compensatio,1 sought, is not grounds to modify or revise this agreement. 17. T his Stipu lation shall not be construed as an admission by th e U nited States or the Secretary of I lcalth and I luman Services that the nu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that petitioner suffered an injury con tained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. Al l rights and obligati ons of petitioner hereunder shal l apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, admi nistrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION I I I 4 Respectful ly submitted, PETIT ION ER: h•~ •• '7W [ ,,, .. ,&. ..., ,, . . JOZSEF POCSI J\ TTO RNEY OF RECORD FOR /\UTH OR.17.ED REPRESENTATI VE PETIT IONER: or Tl IE ATTORNEY GENERA L: NE COSTIGAN I IEATH ER L. PEARLMAN M CT Law Deputy Director 1015 151h St. NW, Suite 11 25 T orts Branch Washington, DC 20005 Civ il D iv ision (888) 952-5242 U .S. Department of .Justice ccosti gan@mctlaw.com P.O. [3ox 146 Benjam in Frank lin Station Washington, DC 20044-0 146 /\UTI IORIZED REPRESENTATIV E ATTORN EY OF RECORD FOR OF TH E SECRETARY OF HE/\LTI I RESPON DEN T : AND H UMAN SERVI CES: j effrey s• f l~~:~t~gned by Jeffrey -----· Beach -5 CJ\ PT GEORGE REED GRI M ES. MD, MPH Date:2025.04,1419:06:09 .04•00· for ~~ EMILYMi=ANiON Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Program s T orts Branch Hea lth Systems Bureau Civil D ivision Hea lth Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O. Box 146 U .. Department of Health Benjamin Frankl in Station and Human Serv ices Washington, DC 20044-0 146 5600 f ishers Lane, 08W-25J\ (202) 430-4802 Rockvi lle, MD 20857 emi ly .hanson@usdoj .gov Dated: ~ [ 2-2.-l 2.,0?.---.:;- ' 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01220-cl-extra-11148357 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10681770 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1220V JOZSEF POCSI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: August 21, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Catherine Wallace Costigan, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On August 3, 2023, Jozsef Pocsi 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 from a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as a result of an influenza vaccine he received on October 19, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1. On April 23, 202, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 36. 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 $56,371.51 (representing $55,218.00 in fees plus $1,243.51 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed May 9, 2025, ECF No. 40. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 40-4. Respondent reacted to the motion on May 19, 2025, 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. 41. Petitioner filed a reply requesting an award of fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 42. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 40-3. 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. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $56,371.51 (representing $55,218.00 in fees plus $1,243.51 in costs) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement. 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