VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01619 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01619 Petitioner: Debora Strader Filed: 2023-09-20 Decided: 2025-08-12 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-03-07 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 88361.65 AI-assisted case summary: On September 20, 2023, Debora Strader filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on March 7, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement in January 2025, agreeing that Ms. Strader's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that the legal requirements for compensation had been met. The public entitlement and damages documents do not describe the first symptom, medical visits, imaging, injections, therapy, or residual limitations. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on January 27, 2025. On August 12, 2025, he adopted respondent's damages proffer and awarded $67,500.00 for pain and suffering, $20,375.25 in past lost wages, and $486.40 to satisfy a California Medicaid lien, for a total of $88,361.65. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine March 7, 2022 causing Table SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; onset within Table period. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public documents lack clinical chronology. Award $67,500 pain/suffering + $20,375.25 lost wages + $486.40 California Medicaid lien = $88,361.65. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition September 20, 2023; entitlement January 27, 2025; damages August 12, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01619-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-03-11 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 01/27/2025) regarding 29 Ruling on Entitlement Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01619-UNJ Document 32 Filed 03/11/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1619V DEBORA STRADER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 27, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Shelly Jock, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On September 20, 2023, Debora Strader 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on March 7, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 22, 2025, 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 6 – 7 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), 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-01619-UNJ Document 32 Filed 03/11/25 Page 2 of 2 (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. at 7 (internal citations omitted). 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-01619-cl-extra-10820487 Date issued/filed: 2025-03-11 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10353899 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1619V DEBORA STRADER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 27, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Shelly Jock, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On September 20, 2023, Debora Strader 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on March 7, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 22, 2025, 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 6 – 7 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), 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). (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. at 7 (internal citations omitted). 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-01619-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-16 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/12/2025 ) regarding 39 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01619-UNJ Document 43 Filed 09/16/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1619V DEBORA STRADER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: August 12, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On September 20, 2023, Debora Strader 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 (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on March 7, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 27, 2025, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On August 12, 2025, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with 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-01619-UNJ Document 43 Filed 09/16/25 Page 2 of 5 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 attached proffer, Petitioner is awarded the following: A. A lump sum of $87,875.25 (representing $67,500.00 for pain and suffering, and $20,375.25 for past lost wages) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. B. A lump sum payment of $486.40, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of California Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to Petitioner and: Department of Health Care Services Personal Injury Program, MS 4720 P.O. Box 997421 Sacramento, CA 95899-7421 Ref.: Debora Strader, DHCS Acct. No. C91818710A-001T Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the Department of Health Care Services. These amounts represent compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Proffer at 2-3. 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-01619-UNJ Document 43 Filed 09/16/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS DEBORA STRADER, Petitioner, No. 23-1619V Chief Special Master Corcoran v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1 On September 20, 2023, Debora Strader (“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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on March 7, 2022. Petition at 1. On January 22, 2025, 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. ECF No. 28. On January 27, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 29. I. Items of Compensation Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: 1 This Proffer does not include attorneys’ fees and costs, which the parties intend to address after the Damages Decision is issued. Case 1:23-vv-01619-UNJ Document 43 Filed 09/16/25 Page 4 of 5 A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $67,500.00 in pain and suffering damages. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Lost Earnings Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred lost earnings related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $20,375.25. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. C. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy a Medicaid lien in the amount of $486.40, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of California may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of California has made to or on behalf of petitioner from the date of her eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as a result of her vaccine-related injury, suffered on or about March 7, 2022, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Petitioner agrees. The above 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/Recommended Payments The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through two lump sum payments described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:2 2 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 medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 Case 1:23-vv-01619-UNJ Document 43 Filed 09/16/25 Page 5 of 5 A. A lump sum payment of $87,875.25 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Debora Strader; and B. A lump sum payment of $486.40, representing compensation for satisfaction of a State of California Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: Department of Health Care Services Personal Injury Program, MS 4720 P.O. Box 997421 Sacramento, CA 95899-7421 Ref.: Debora Strader, DHCS Acct. No. C91818710A-001T Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the Department of Health Care Services. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division GABRIELLE M. FIELDING Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division s/Sarah B. Rifkin SARAH B. RIFKIN 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) 305-5997 DATED: August 12, 2025 Sarah.Rifkin@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01619-cl-extra-11138961 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-16 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10672374 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1619V DEBORA STRADER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: August 12, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On September 20, 2023, Debora Strader 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 (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on March 7, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On January 27, 2025, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On August 12, 2025, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with 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). 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 attached proffer, Petitioner is awarded the following: A. A lump sum of $87,875.25 (representing $67,500.00 for pain and suffering, and $20,375.25 for past lost wages) to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. B. A lump sum payment of $486.40, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of California Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to Petitioner and: Department of Health Care Services Personal Injury Program, MS 4720 P.O. Box 997421 Sacramento, CA 95899-7421 Ref.: Debora Strader, DHCS Acct. No. C91818710A-001T Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the Department of Health Care Services. These amounts represent compensation for all damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Proffer at 2-3. 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 DEBORA STRADER, Petitioner, No. 23-1619V Chief Special Master Corcoran v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION 1 On September 20, 2023, Debora Strader (“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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on March 7, 2022. Petition at 1. On January 22, 2025, 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. ECF No. 28. On January 27, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 29. I. Items of Compensation Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: 1 This Proffer does not include attorneys’ fees and costs, which the parties intend to address after the Damages Decision is issued. A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $67,500.00 in pain and suffering damages. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Lost Earnings Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred lost earnings related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $20,375.25. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. C. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy a Medicaid lien in the amount of $486.40, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of California may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of California has made to or on behalf of petitioner from the date of her eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as a result of her vaccine-related injury, suffered on or about March 7, 2022, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. Petitioner agrees. The above 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/Recommended Payments The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through two lump sum payments described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:2 2 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 medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 A. A lump sum payment of $87,875.25 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Debora Strader; and B. A lump sum payment of $486.40, representing compensation for satisfaction of a State of California Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: Department of Health Care Services Personal Injury Program, MS 4720 P.O. Box 997421 Sacramento, CA 95899-7421 Ref.: Debora Strader, DHCS Acct. No. C91818710A-001T Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to the Department of Health Care Services. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division GABRIELLE M. FIELDING Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division s/Sarah B. Rifkin SARAH B. RIFKIN 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) 305-5997 DATED: August 12, 2025 Sarah.Rifkin@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01619-cl-extra-11229574 Date issued/filed: 2025-12-22 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10762989 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1619V DEBORA STRADER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: November 21, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On September 20, 2023, Debora Strader 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 as the result of an influenza vaccination received on March 7, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On August 12, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the 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 $41,782.78 (representing $36,494.20 in fees plus $5,288.58 in costs). Application for Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed September 23, 2025, ECF No. 44. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement indicating that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 44 at 2. Respondent reacted to the motion on September 29, 2025, reporting that he is satisfied that the statutory requirements for an award of attorney’s fees and costs are met in this case but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Respondent’s Response to Motion at 2-3, ECF No. 45. Petitioner filed a reply requesting an award of fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 46. 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. 44-2. 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. I award a total of $41,782.78 (representing $36,494.20 in fees plus $5,288.58 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