VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01271 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01271 Petitioner: Karina Frecka Filed: 2023-08-09 Decided: 2025-04-01 Vaccine: human papillomavirus (HPV/Gardasil) Vaccination date: 2020-12-02 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 63662.58 AI-assisted case summary: On August 9, 2023, Karina Frecka filed a petition alleging that a human papillomavirus (HPV/Gardasil) vaccination administered on December 2, 2020 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded that Ms. Frecka satisfied the Table SIRVA requirements, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found her entitled to compensation on June 28, 2024. The parties then resolved damages through respondent's proffer. On April 1, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded $63,662.58 as a lump sum: $62,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,162.58 for unreimbursed expenses. A later attorney-fee decision was separate from the injury award. Theory of causation field: HPV/Gardasil vaccine on December 2, 2020, causing Table SIRVA; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Award $63,662.58 ($62,500 pain/suffering + $1,162.58 unreimbursed expenses). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed August 9, 2023; entitlement June 28, 2024; damages April 1, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01271-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-30 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 06/28/2024) regarding 20 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01271-UNJ Document 22 Filed 07/30/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1271V KARINA FRECKA, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 28, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Debra A. Filteau Begley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On August 9, 2023, Karina Frecka 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 that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury or in the alternative caused-in- fact or significantly aggravated injury, after receiving an HPV3 (Gardasil) vaccine on December 2, 2020. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 17, 19-20. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for 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). 3 HPV stands for human papillomavirus. See https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/about-hpv.html (last visited June 28, 2024). Case 1:23-vv-01271-UNJ Document 22 Filed 07/30/24 Page 2 of 2 more than six months, and that neither she nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her injury. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 18, 21-22. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 21, 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 believes “that [P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 6. Respondent further agrees that “based on the record as it now stands, [P]etitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.” Id. at 7. 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-01271-cl-extra-10734643 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268053 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1271V KARINA FRECKA, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 28, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Debra A. Filteau Begley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On August 9, 2023, Karina Frecka 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 that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury or in the alternative caused-in- fact or significantly aggravated injury, after receiving an HPV3 (Gardasil) vaccine on December 2, 2020. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 17, 19-20. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for 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). 3 HPV stands for human papillomavirus. See https://www.cdc.gov/hpv/parents/about-hpv.html (last visited June 28, 2024). more than six months, and that neither she nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her injury. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 18, 21-22. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 21, 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 believes “that [P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 6. Respondent further agrees that “based on the record as it now stands, [P]etitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.” Id. at 7. 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-01271-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-02 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/01/2025) regarding 29 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01271-UNJ Document 33 Filed 05/02/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1271V KARINA FRECKA, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: April 1, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Sara DeStefano, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On August 9, 2023, Karina Frecka filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a Table injury – shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), after receiving an HPV (Gardasil) vaccine on December 2, 2020. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 17, 19-20. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 28, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On April 1, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $62,500.00 in pain and suffering, and $1,162.58 in past unreimbursed expenses. Proffer at 1-2. 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-01271-UNJ Document 33 Filed 05/02/25 Page 2 of 5 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $63,662.58 (representing $62,500.00 in pain and suffering, and $1,162.58 in past unreimbursed expenses) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement 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-01271-UNJ Document 33 Filed 05/02/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS KARINA FRECKA, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1271V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On August 9, 2023, Karina Frecka (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an HPV vaccine she received on December 2, 2020. Petition at 3-4. On June 21, 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 June 28, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 19; ECF No. 20. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $62,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-01271-UNJ Document 33 Filed 05/02/25 Page 4 of 5 B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $1,162.58. 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 $63,662.58 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Karina Frecka: $63,662.58 Respectfully submitted, YAAKOV M. ROTH Acting Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO 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-01271-UNJ Document 33 Filed 05/02/25 Page 5 of 5 HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division VORIS E. JOHNSON, JR. Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Sara DeStefano SARA DESTEFNO Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 307-6545 E-mail: sara.destefano@usdoj.gov DATED: April 1, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01271-cl-extra-10927515 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-02 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10460927 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1271V KARINA FRECKA, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: April 1, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Sara DeStefano, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On August 9, 2023, Karina Frecka filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a Table injury – shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), after receiving an HPV (Gardasil) vaccine on December 2, 2020. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 17, 19-20. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 28, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On April 1, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $62,500.00 in pain and suffering, and $1,162.58 in past unreimbursed expenses. Proffer at 1-2. 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). 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $63,662.58 (representing $62,500.00 in pain and suffering, and $1,162.58 in past unreimbursed expenses) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement 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 KARINA FRECKA, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1271V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On August 9, 2023, Karina Frecka (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an HPV vaccine she received on December 2, 2020. Petition at 3-4. On June 21, 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 June 28, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 19; ECF No. 20. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $62,500.00 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 she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $1,162.58. 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 following 1: a lump sum payment of $63,662.58 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Karina Frecka: $63,662.58 Respectfully submitted, YAAKOV M. ROTH Acting Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO 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 HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division VORIS E. JOHNSON, JR. Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Sara DeStefano SARA DESTEFNO Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 307-6545 E-mail: sara.destefano@usdoj.gov DATED: April 1, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01271-cl-extra-11281543 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-24 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10814789 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1271V KARINA FRECKA, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 28, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Joseph Alexander Vuckovich, Maglio Christopher & Toale, PA, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Sara DeStefano, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On August 9, 2023, Karina Frecka filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that she suffered a Table injury – shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving an HPV (Gardasil) vaccine on December 2, 2020. Petition, ECF No. 1. On April 1, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 29. 1Because 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). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $77,403.67 (representing $75,665.30 in fees plus $1,738.37 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed September 29, 2025, ECF No. 34. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 34-4. Respondent reacted to the motion on October 10, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case and deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. ECF No. 35 at 2-5. Petitioner filed a reply thereafter requesting an award of fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 37. 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. 36. 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 $77,403.67 (representing $75,665.30 in fees plus $1,738.37 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 filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2