VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01514 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01514 Petitioner: Cynthia Lyles Filed: 2023-09-01 Decided: 2025-03-10 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-10 Condition: Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 211423.59 AI-assisted case summary: On September 1, 2023, Cynthia Lyles filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on October 10, 2022 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report. The concession stated that Ms. Lyles satisfied the Vaccine Injury Table criteria for GBS after a seasonal flu vaccination, giving her a presumption of causation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on November 4, 2024. The public entitlement and damages decisions do not describe the onset of weakness or sensory symptoms, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual neurologic deficits. On March 10, 2025, the Chief Special Master awarded $211,423.59 as a lump sum payable to Ms. Lyles. The award consisted of $190,000.00 for pain and suffering, $6,039.00 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $15,384.59 for past lost wages. The proffer identified Ms. Lyles as a competent adult. A later September 18, 2025 decision addressed attorneys' fees and costs only. Theory of causation field: Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine October 10, 2022; Table GBS. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded Table criteria and legal prerequisites; public text lacks detailed clinical course. Entitlement November 4, 2024; damages March 10, 2025. Award $211,423.59 = $190,000.00 pain/suffering + $6,039.00 expenses + $15,384.59 lost wages. SM Corcoran. Petition filed September 1, 2023. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01514-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-05 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 11/04/2024) regarding 30 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01514-UNJ Document 32 Filed 12/05/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1514V CYNTHIA LYLES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 4, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Edward Kraus, Kraus Law Group, LLC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Benjamin Rex Eisenberg, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On September 1, 2023, Cynthia Lyles (“Petitioner”) 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 from Guillain- Barré syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on October 10, 2022. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On October 30, 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 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). Case 1:23-vv-01514-UNJ Document 32 Filed 12/05/24 Page 2 of 2 1, ECF No. 28. Specifically, Respondent indicated that Petitioner “has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation” for GBS following the intramuscular administration of a seasonal flu vaccination. Id. at 8-9 (citing 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a)(XIV)(D); 42 C.F.R. §100.3(c)(15)). Respondent does not dispute that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. See id. 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-01514-cl-extra-10755433 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-05 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10288845 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1514V CYNTHIA LYLES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 4, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Edward Kraus, Kraus Law Group, LLC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Benjamin Rex Eisenberg, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On September 1, 2023, Cynthia Lyles (“Petitioner”) 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 from Guillain- Barré syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccination on October 10, 2022. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On October 30, 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 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). 1, ECF No. 28. Specifically, Respondent indicated that Petitioner “has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation” for GBS following the intramuscular administration of a seasonal flu vaccination. Id. at 8-9 (citing 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a)(XIV)(D); 42 C.F.R. §100.3(c)(15)). Respondent does not dispute that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. See id. 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-01514-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-10 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/10/2025) regarding 39 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (ppa) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01514-UNJ Document 43 Filed 04/10/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1514V CYNTHIA LYLES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: March 10, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Edward M. Kraus, Kraus Law Group, LLC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Benjamin Rex Eisenberg, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On September 1, 2023, Cynthia Lyles 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 from Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered to her on October 10, 2022. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, she suffered sequela of her injury for more than six months, and neither Petitioner nor any other party has ever received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for her vaccine-related injury. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 4, 2024, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her GBS. ECF No. 30. On March 7, 2025, Respondent filed 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-01514-UNJ Document 43 Filed 04/10/25 Page 2 of 5 a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $190,000.00 in pain and suffering, $6,039.00 in past unreimbursable expenses, and $15,384.59 in past lost wages. Proffer at 1-2, ECF No. 38. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. See 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 $211,423.59 for pain and suffering, past unreimbursable expenses, and past lost wages, 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-01514-UNJ Document 43 Filed 04/10/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS CYNTHIA LYLES, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1514V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On September 1, 2023, Cynthia Lyles (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to 34, as amended (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered the Vaccine Injury Table injury of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) that developed following an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 10, 2022. Petition at 1. On October 25, 2024, respondent filed a respondent’s report conceding entitlement to compensation, and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 28, 30. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $190,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-01514-UNJ Document 43 Filed 04/10/25 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 $6,039.00. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Past Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past lost wages related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $15,384.59. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. D. No Other Elements of Compensation 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 proffers that petitioner should be awarded a lump sum payment of $211,423.59 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under § 300aa-15(a). 1 III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner: $211,423.59. 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, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. Case 1:23-vv-01514-UNJ Document 43 Filed 04/10/25 Page 5 of 5 Respectfully submitted, YAAKOV M. ROTH Acting Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D'ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Benjamin Eisenberg BENJAMIN EISENBERG Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington D.C. 20044-0146 (202) 514-4074 Benjamin.Eisenberg@usdoj.gov DATED: Friday, March 7, 2025 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01514-cl-extra-10842796 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-10 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10376208 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1514V CYNTHIA LYLES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: March 10, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Edward M. Kraus, Kraus Law Group, LLC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Benjamin Rex Eisenberg, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On September 1, 2023, Cynthia Lyles 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 from Guillain-Barré syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered to her on October 10, 2022. Pet., ECF No. 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, she suffered sequela of her injury for more than six months, and neither Petitioner nor any other party has ever received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for her vaccine-related injury. Id. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On November 4, 2024, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her GBS. ECF No. 30. On March 7, 2025, Respondent filed 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). a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $190,000.00 in pain and suffering, $6,039.00 in past unreimbursable expenses, and $15,384.59 in past lost wages. Proffer at 1-2, ECF No. 38. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. See 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 $211,423.59 for pain and suffering, past unreimbursable expenses, and past lost wages, 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 CYNTHIA LYLES, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1514V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On September 1, 2023, Cynthia Lyles (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to 34, as amended (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered the Vaccine Injury Table injury of Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) that developed following an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 10, 2022. Petition at 1. On October 25, 2024, respondent filed a respondent’s report conceding entitlement to compensation, and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 28, 30. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $190,000.00 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 $6,039.00. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Past Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past lost wages related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $15,384.59. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. D. No Other Elements of Compensation 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 proffers that petitioner should be awarded a lump sum payment of $211,423.59 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under § 300aa-15(a). 1 III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner: $211,423.59. 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, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. Respectfully submitted, YAAKOV M. ROTH Acting Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D'ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Benjamin Eisenberg BENJAMIN EISENBERG Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington D.C. 20044-0146 (202) 514-4074 Benjamin.Eisenberg@usdoj.gov DATED: Friday, March 7, 2025 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01514-cl-extra-11173890 Date issued/filed: 2025-10-20 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10707303 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1514V CYNTHIA LYLES, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: September 18, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Edward M. Kraus, Kraus Law Group, LLC, Chicago, IL, for Petitioner. Benjamin Rex Eisenberg, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On September 1, 2023, Cynthia Lyles 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 from Guillain-Barré syndrome as a result of an influenza vaccination administered to her on October 10, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On March 10, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 39. 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 $44,129.26 (representing $41,637.70 in fees plus $2,491.56 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed July 13, 2025, ECF No. 44. Furthermore, counsel for Petitioner represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. Id. at 1. Respondent did not react to Petitioner’s Motion thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. In my experience, the request appears reasonable, and I find no cause to reduce the requested hours or rates. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 44 at 24-63. 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 $44,129.26 (representing $41,637.70 in fees plus $2,491.56 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