VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01370 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01370 Petitioner: Dolores Jefferson Filed: 2023-08-21 Decided: 2024-10-21 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-09-11 Condition: SIRVA Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 37500 AI-assisted case summary: Dolores Jefferson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on August 21, 2023, alleging injury from an influenza vaccine received on September 11, 2020. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Jefferson is entitled to compensation. The respondent agreed that her alleged injury, Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA), is consistent with the Vaccine Injury Table and that she satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. On August 30, 2024, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding Ms. Jefferson entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on September 19, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, stating that Ms. Jefferson agreed with the proffered award. On October 21, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a Decision on Damages. The parties stipulated to an award of $37,500.00 for pain and suffering, representing all elements of compensation available under the Act. Ms. Jefferson is a competent adult, and the award was to be paid as a lump sum check made payable to her. Petitioner counsel was David Gregory Rogers of Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, and respondent counsel was Alec Saxe of the U.S. Department of Justice. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Dolores Jefferson alleged injury from an influenza vaccine received on September 11, 2020. The alleged injury was Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (SIRVA). The respondent conceded that the alleged injury is consistent with the Vaccine Injury Table. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, expert testimony, or detailed clinical facts. The parties stipulated to an award of $37,500.00 for pain and suffering. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued the Ruling on Entitlement on August 30, 2024, and the Decision on Damages on October 21, 2024. Petitioner counsel was David Gregory Rogers, and respondent counsel was Alec Saxe. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01370-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-09-30 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 08/30/2024) regarding 19 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01370-UNJ Document 22 Filed 09/30/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1370V DOLORES JEFFERSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: August 30, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Alec Saxe, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On August 21, 2023, Dolores Jefferson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. (the 1 “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered injuries as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on September 11, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 22, 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 agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 5 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. (citing Section 13(a)(1)(B); Section 11(c)(1)(D)(i)). 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. Case 1:23-vv-01370-UNJ Document 22 Filed 09/30/24 Page 2 of 2 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-01370-cl-extra-10734108 Date issued/filed: 2024-09-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267518 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1370V DOLORES JEFFERSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: August 30, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Alec Saxe, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On August 21, 2023, Dolores Jefferson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.1 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered injuries as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on September 11, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 22, 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 agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 5 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. (citing Section 13(a)(1)(B); Section 11(c)(1)(D)(i)). 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. 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-01370-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-10-21 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/19/2024) regarding 21 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01370-UNJ Document 23 Filed 10/21/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1370V DOLORES JEFFERSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: September 19, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Alec Saxe, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On August 21, 2023, Dolores Jefferson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. (the 1 “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered injuries as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on September 11, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 30, 2024, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On September 19, 2024, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. at 1 – 2. 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 Proffer, I award the following compensation: 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. Case 1:23-vv-01370-UNJ Document 23 Filed 10/21/24 Page 2 of 5 A lump sum of $37,500.00 (for pain and suffering) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Proffer at 1. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.2 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 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-01370-UNJ Document 23 Filed 10/21/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS DOLORES JEFFERSON, Petitioner, No. 23-1370V v. Chief Special Master Corcoran ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On August 21, 2023, Dolores Jefferson (“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 injuries as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 11, 2020.1 Petition at 1. On August 22, 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), and on August 30, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 17; ECF No. 19. 1 The Petition states that petitioner received the subject flu vaccine on September 10, 2020. Petition at 1. However, petitioner’s vaccine administration records document that she received the subject flu vaccination on September 11, 2020. Exhibit (“Ex.”) 2 at 14. Case 1:23-vv-01370-UNJ Document 23 Filed 10/21/24 Page 4 of 5 I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded a lump sum of $37,500.00 for pain and suffering. This represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment of $37,500.00, in the form of a check made payable to petitioner.2 Petitioner agrees. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division VORIS E. JOHNSON, JR., Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 2 Should petitioner die prior to the entry of judgment, respondent reserves the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 Case 1:23-vv-01370-UNJ Document 23 Filed 10/21/24 Page 5 of 5 /s/ Alec Saxe ALEC SAXE 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) 353-7722 E-mail: alec.saxe@usdoj.gov Date: September 19, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01370-cl-extra-10733955 Date issued/filed: 2024-10-21 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267365 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1370V DOLORES JEFFERSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: September 19, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Alec Saxe, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On August 21, 2023, Dolores Jefferson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.1 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered injuries as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on September 11, 2020. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 30, 2024, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On September 19, 2024, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. at 1 – 2. 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 Proffer, I award the following compensation: 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. A lump sum of $37,500.00 (for pain and suffering) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. Proffer at 1. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. The Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.2 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 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 DOLORES JEFFERSON, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1370V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On August 21, 2023, Dolores Jefferson (“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 injuries as a result of an influenza vaccine she received on September 11, 2020.1 Petition at 1. On August 22, 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), and on August 30, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 17; ECF No. 19. 1 The Petition states that petitioner received the subject flu vaccine on September 10, 2020. Petition at 1. However, petitioner’s vaccine administration records document that she received the subject flu vaccination on September 11, 2020. Exhibit (“Ex.”) 2 at 14. I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded a lump sum of $37,500.00 for pain and suffering. This represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment of $37,500.00, in the form of a check made payable to petitioner.2 Petitioner agrees. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division VORIS E. JOHNSON, JR., Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 2 Should petitioner die prior to the entry of judgment, respondent reserves the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 /s/ Alec Saxe ALEC SAXE 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) 353-7722 E-mail: alec.saxe@usdoj.gov Date: September 19, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01370-cl-extra-11127496 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-26 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10660909 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1370V DOLORES JEFFERSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 11, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. David Gregory Rogers, Rogers, Hofrichter & Karrh, LLC, Fayetteville, GA, for Petitioner. Alec Saxe, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On August 21, 2023, Dolores Jefferson 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration following an influenza vaccine she received on September 11, 2020. Petition, ECF No. 1. On September 19, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 21. 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 $7,133.87 (representing $6,041.05 in fees plus $1,092.82 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed March 5, 2025, ECF No. 26. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 26-8. Respondent reacted to the motion on March 11, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case. ECF No. 27. Petitioner filed no reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request and find a reduction in the amount of fees to be awarded appropriate, as explained below. ANALYSIS The Vaccine Act permits an award of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs for successful claimants. Section 15(e). Counsel must submit fee requests that include contemporaneous and specific billing records indicating the service performed, the number of hours expended on the service, and the name of the person performing the service. See Savin v. Sec’y of Health & Human Servs., 85 Fed. Cl. 313, 316-18 (2008). Counsel should not include in their fee requests hours that are “excessive, redundant, or otherwise unnecessary.” Saxton v. Sec’y of Health & Human Servs., 3 F.3d 1517, 1521 (Fed. Cir. 1993) (quoting Hensley v. Eckerhart, 461 U.S. 424, 434 (1983)). It is “well within the special master’s discretion to reduce the hours to a number that, in [her] experience and judgment, [is] reasonable for the work done.” Id. at 1522. Furthermore, the special master may reduce a fee request sua sponte, apart from objections raised by respondent and without providing a petitioner notice and opportunity to respond. See Sabella v. Sec’y of Health & Human Servs., 86 Fed. Cl. 201, 209 (2009). A special master need not engage in a line-by-line analysis of petitioner’s fee application when reducing fees. Broekelschen v. Sec’y of Health & Human Servs., 102 Fed. Cl. 719, 729 (2011). The petitioner “bears the burden of establishing the hours expended, the rates charged, and the expenses incurred.” Wasson v. Sec’y of Health & Human Servs., 24 Cl. Ct. 482, 484 (1991). The Petitioner “should present adequate proof [of the attorney’s fees and costs sought] at the time of the submission.” Wasson, 24 Cl. Ct. at 484 n.1. Petitioner’s counsel “should make a good faith effort to exclude from a fee request hours that are excessive, redundant, or otherwise unnecessary, just as a lawyer in private 2 practice ethically is obligated to exclude such hours from his fee submission.” Hensley, 461 U.S. at 434. ATTORNEY FEES The rates requested for work performed through the end of 2021 are reasonable and consistent with prior determinations and will therefore be adopted. Petitioner has also requested an hourly rate of $475.00 for work performed in 2023 and 2024 by attorney David Gregory Rogers, which represents a $51.00 dollar increase from the previous year. I find the proposed rate to be reasonable and shall be adopted herein. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. Most of the time billed to the matter was reasonably-incurred. However, the billing records reveal a total of 4.20 hours spent on tasks considered administrative in nature, including receiving documents and filing documents through CM/ECF. 3 Billing at any professional rate for clerical and other administrative work is not permitted in the Vaccine Program 4. See Rochester v. U.S., 18 Cl. Ct. 379, 387 (1989) (noting that tasks “primarily of a secretarial and clerical nature ... should be considered as normal overhead office costs included within the attorneys’ fee rates.”). See also Floyd v. Sec'y of Health & Human Servs., No. 13-556V, 2017 WL 1344623, at *5 (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. Mar. 2, 2017) (“[S]ome tasks performed by paralegals were clerical / secretarial in nature. Examples include scheduling status conferences...preparing compact discs...and filing documents through the CM/ECF system.”); Kerridge v. Sec'y of Health & Human Servs., No. 15- 852V, 2017 WL 4020523, at *6 (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. July 28, 2017) (noting that billing for “administrative tasks” ... are not compensated in the Vaccine Program); Silver v. Sec'y of Health & Human Servs., No. 16-1019V, 2018 U.S. Claims LEXIS 1058, at *15 (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. July 31, 2018) (noting that “‘receiv[ing], review[ing,] and process[ing]’ records and court orders, and noting deadlines, are all clerical tasks.”). Accordingly, time incurred for such tasks will not be reimbursed. Application of the foregoing reduces the amount of fees to be awarded by $1,177.50.4 3 See billing entries dated: 8/21/2023, 7/8/2024, 9/15/2023, 9/21/2023, 4/17/2024. ECF No. 26-3 at 1-2. 4 This amount is calculated as follows: ($148.00 x 2.50 hrs. of admin. tasks billed by paralegal = $370.00) + ($475.00 x 1.70 hrs. of admin. tasks billed by attorney Rogers = $807.50) = $1,177.50 in total fees claimed for tasks that are not reimbursable in the Program 3 Petitioner has otherwise provided supporting documentation for all other claimed costs. ECF No. 29. 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, in part, Petitioner’s Motion for attorney’s fees and costs. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $5,956.37 (representing $4,863.55 in fees plus $1,092.82 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. 5 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 5 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), the parties may expedite entry of judgment by filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 4