VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01344 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01344 Petitioner: Linda Orbanac Filed: 2023-08-17 Decided: 2024-11-05 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-10-07 Condition: Guillain-Barre syndrome Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 90000 AI-assisted case summary: Linda Orbanac filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccination received on October 7, 2020. She claimed that her GBS occurred within the Table time period and that she suffered residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Ms. Orbanac sustained a Table GBS injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused her GBS or any other injury, and denied that her current disabilities were a sequela of a vaccine-related injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. The court adopted the stipulation, awarding Ms. Orbanac a lump sum of $90,000.00 as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award represents a settlement of liability and damages, and the parties agreed that the flu vaccine did not necessarily cause Ms. Orbanac's alleged GBS or other injuries. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01344-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-11-05 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/27/2024) regarding 27 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (tlf) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01344-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/05/24 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1344V LINDA ORBANAC, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 27, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Matthew F. Belanger, Faraci Lange, LLP, Rochester, NY, for Petitioner. Mallori Browne Openchowski, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On August 17, 2023, Linda Orbanac 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 the onset of Guillain-Barre syndrome (“GBS”) within the Table time period following the flu immunization she received on October 7, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at September 26, 2024, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Petition at 5; Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a Table GBS injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged GBS or any other injury; and further denies that her current disabilities are a sequela of a vaccine related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on September 26, 2024, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Case 1:23-vv-01344-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/05/24 Page 2 of 7 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 $90,000.00, 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-01344-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/05/24 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED ST ATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS LINDA ORBANAC, Petitioner, No. 23-1344V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. SPU SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I. Petitioner, Linda Orbanac, filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l Oto 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the influenza ("'flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3 (a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on or about October 7, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained the onset of Guillain-Barre Syndrome ("GBS") within the Table time period following the flu immunization she received on or about October 7, 2020, and further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of this 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 her behalf as a result of her condition. Page I of 5 Case 1:23-vv-01344-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/05/24 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a GBS Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged GBS or any other injury; and further denies that her current disabilities are a sequela 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 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-21(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $90,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, representing compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(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-2 l (a)(!), 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. 10. Petitioner and her attorney represent that they have identified to respondent all known sources of payment for items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g), including 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 et seq.)), or entities that provide health services on a prepaid basis. Page 2 of 5 Case 1:23-vv-01344-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/05/24 Page 5 of 7 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Stipulation and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 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-l 5(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in her individual capacity, and on behalf of her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and al I demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the United States Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l O 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 vaccination administered on or about October 7, 2020, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about August 17, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-1344 V. 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. Page 3 of 5 Case 1:23-vv-01344-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/05/24 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 United States 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 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 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 or the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged GBS or any other injury or any of her current disabilities. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION Page 4 of 5 Case 1:23-vv-01344-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/05/24 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: LINDA ORBANAC ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE P • IONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: iVIATTHEW F. BELA HEATHER L. PEARLMAN FARACI LANGE. LLP Deputy Director 1882 South \Vinton Road Torts Branch Suite I Civil Division Rochester.NY 14618 U. S. Department of Justice (585) 325-5150 P. 0. Box 146 belanger(c'yfarac i. com Benjamin Franklin Station 111 Washington. D.C. 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEAL TH AND RESPONDENT: HUMAN SsER VICES: j effrey Digitally signed by f--{c~ (sCp(n~r!L( • Jeffrey S. Beach -S Beach -S Date:2024.09.19 \o'-1*~ L-.().<7c~ _____ 11: 19:07 -04'00' for CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES. MD. MPH MALLORI B. OPENCHOWSKI Director. Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch. Civil Division Health Systems Bureau U.S. Department of Justice Health Resources and Services P.O. Box 146 Administration Benjamin Franklin Station U.S. Department ol"Health Washington. D.C. 20044-0146 and Human S1::rvices Tel: (202) 305-0660 5600 Fishers Lane. 08W-25A mal k1ri .b.openchu\\ ski c1 usclo j. !.!OV Rockville. rv!D 20857 Dated: OCt }u /20Z'.'{ Page 5 of 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01344-cl-extra-10733807 Date issued/filed: 2024-11-05 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267217 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1344V LINDA ORBANAC, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 27, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Matthew F. Belanger, Faraci Lange, LLP, Rochester, NY, for Petitioner. Mallori Browne Openchowski, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On August 17, 2023, Linda Orbanac 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 the onset of Guillain-Barre syndrome (“GBS”) within the Table time period following the flu immunization she received on October 7, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at September 26, 2024, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Petition at 5; Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a Table GBS injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged GBS or any other injury; and further denies that her current disabilities are a sequela of a vaccine related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on September 26, 2024, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). 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 $90,000.00, 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 ST ATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS LINDA ORBANAC , Petitioner, No. 23-1344V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. SPU SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES , Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I . Petitioner, Linda Orbanac, filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program , 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l Oto 34 (the " Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner' s receipt of the influenza ("'flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table" ), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3 (a). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on or about October 7, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she sustained the onset of Guillain-Barre Syndrome ("G BS" ) within the Table time period following the flu immunization she received on or about October 7, 2020, and further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of this 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 her behalf as a result of her condition. Page I of 5 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a GBS Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner' s alleged GBS or any other injury; and further denies that her current disabilities are a sequela 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 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-21(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $90,000.00 in the form of a check payable to petitioner, representing compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(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-2 l (a)(!), 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. 10. Petitioner and her attorney represent that they have identified to respondent all known sources of payment for items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g), including 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 et seq.)), or entities that provide health services on a prepaid basis. Page 2 of 5 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Stipulation and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- l 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-l 5(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in her individual capacity, and on behalf of her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and al I demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the United States Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program , 42 U.S.C . § 300aa-l O 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 vaccination administered on or about October 7, 2020, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about August 17, 2023 , in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-1344 V. 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. Page 3 of 5 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the United States 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 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 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 or the Secretary of Health and Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner' s alleged GBS or any other injury or any of her current disabilities . 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner' s heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION Page 4 of 5 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: LI NDA ORBA NAC ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE P• IONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: iVIATTHEW F. BELA HEATHER L. PEA RLMAN FARAC I LANG E. LLP Deputy Director 1882 South \V inton Road Torts Branch Suite I Civil Division Roc hester.NY 146 18 U. S. Department of Ju st ice (585) 325-5 150 P. 0. Box 146 111 belange r(c'y farac i.com Benj am in Frank lin Stat ion Washington. D.C. 20044-0 146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR THE SECRETARY OF HEAL TH AND RESPONDENT: HUMAN SERVICES: j effrey s • Digita lly signed by Jeffrey S. Beach -S f--{c~ (sCp(n~r!L( Beach -S _____ Date: 2024.09.19 fo r 11: 19:07 -04 '00' \o'-1*~ L-.().<7c~ CAPT GEORGE REE D GR IMES. MD . MPH MALLORI B. OPENCHOWSK I Director. Di vis ion of Injury Tr ial Attorney Compen sat ion Program s Torts Branc h. Civil Di vision Health Sys tem s Burea u U.S. Department of Justice Health Resources and Serv ices P.O. Box 146 Admin istrat ion Benjamin Frank lin Stati on U.S . Department ol"Hea lth Washington. D.C. 20044-0146 and Human S1:: rvices Tel: (202) 305-0660 5600 Fishers Lane. 08W-25A mal k1ri .b.openchu\\ sk i c1 usclo j. !.!OV Rockvi ll e. rv!D 20857 Dated: OCt }u / 20 Z'.'{ Page 5 of 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01344-cl-extra-10804646 Date issued/filed: 2025-02-21 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10338058 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1344V LINDA ORBANAC, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 17, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Matthew F. Belanger, Faraci Lange, LLC, Rochester, NY, for Petitioner. Mallori Browne Openchowski, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On August 17, 2023, Linda Orbanac 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 the onset of Guillain-Barre syndrome (“GBS”) within the Table time period following the flu immunization she received on October 7, 2020. Petition at 1. On September 27, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 32. 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 $22,281.58 (representing $20,088.50 in fees plus $2,193.08 in costs). Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed October 2, 2024, ECF No. 30. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out- of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 30-3. Respondent reacted to the motion on October 3, 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. Response at 2-4, ECF No. 31. Petitioner did not file a reply. 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. 30-4. 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. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $22,281.58, 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