VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01624 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01624 Petitioner: Christal Hanson Filed: 2023-09-21 Decided: 2025-04-11 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-11-22 Condition: left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 50000 AI-assisted case summary: On September 21, 2023, Christal Hanson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered to her left arm caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She alleged a Table SIRVA with residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied that Ms. Hanson sustained a Table SIRVA injury, denied that the flu vaccine caused her alleged SIRVA or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a vaccine-related sequela. The public stipulation decision does not include the medical timeline, treatment details, imaging, injections, therapy, or expert analysis behind the claim. On April 11, 2025, the parties filed a joint stipulation resolving the case. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted it and awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00. A later February 27, 2026 decision awarded attorney's fees and costs separately and did not alter the injury award. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine administered to the left arm on/around November 22, 2020, allegedly causing left SIRVA; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, causation, and current sequelae. Public stipulation contains limited medical detail. Award $50,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed September 21, 2023; decision April 11, 2025. Attorney: Ronald C. Homer, Conway Homer, Boston MA. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01624-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-22 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 04/11/2025) regarding 39 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01624-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/22/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1624V CHRISTAL HANSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: April 11, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ronald Craig Homer, Conway, Homer, P.C., Boston, MA, for Petitioner. Katherine Edwards, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On September 21, 2023, Christal Hanson 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 a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to her left arm. Petition at 1-2; Stipulation, filed at April 4, 2025, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Petition at 18; Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner’s current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on April 4, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. 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-01624-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/22/25 Page 2 of 7 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $50,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement 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-01624-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/22/25 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS CHRISTA L HANSON, Petitioner, V. No. 23-1624V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: l. Christal Hanson ("petitioner''} filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § J00aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an 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 November 22, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA'') within the time period set forth in the Table fo1lowing administration of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that petitioner experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on petitioner's behalf as a resu1t of the alleged injury. Case 1:23-vv-01624-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/22/25 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner•s alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner's current condition is a sequelae 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 ofj udgment 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 for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a): A lump sum ofSS0,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's counsel's [OLT A account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment 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)(l ), 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 petitioner's attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, 2 Case 1:23-vv-01624-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/22/25 Page 5 of 7 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(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 attorney's 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-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in petitioner's individual capacity, and on beha]f of petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditiona1ly 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 all demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the Nationa] Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 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 November 22, 2020, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about September 21, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-1624V. 3 Case 1:23-vv-01624-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/22/25 Page 6 of 7 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry ofj udgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in confonnity with a decision that is in complete confonnity with the tenns 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 to 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 Hwnan Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Case 1:23-vv-01624-UNJ Document 43 Filed 05/22/25 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: c L t ~ ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF TIIE AITORNEY GENERAL: & h, '/fdtl~ ~ RONALDHOMER ~"'' fl. 1{,)(i) HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Conway Homer, P.C. Deputy Direaor 16 Shawmut Street Torts Branch Boston, MA02116 Civil Division 617-Q96-1990 U.S. Department of Justice rbomer@ccandh.com P.O.Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTI{ORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATIORNEYOFRECORDFOR nm OF SECRET ARY OF HEALTii RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey S. '. =•by....,,_,s. Beach ·S / ::,.JW.01 11 10:iW for l/4Ut,rure~ CAPT GEORGE REED GRlMES, MD, MPH KATHERINE EDWARDS Director, Division of Injury Trial AUrotey Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.0.Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, DC 20044.0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-2SA 202-742..6374 Rockville, MD 208S7 Ka1herine.Edwards2@usdoj.gov Dated: fl,o.u1, f , !#Zif ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01624-cl-extra-11056560 Date issued/filed: 2025-05-22 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10589972 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1624V CHRISTAL HANSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: April 11, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ronald Craig Homer, Conway, Homer, P.C., Boston, MA, for Petitioner. Katherine Edwards, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On September 21, 2023, Christal Hanson 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 a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered to her left arm. Petition at 1-2; Stipulation, filed at April 4, 2025, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months. Petition at 18; Stipulation at ¶ 4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner’s current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on April 4, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. 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). Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $50,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement 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 STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS CHRISTAL HANSON, Petitioner, V. No. 23-1624V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: l . Christal Hanson ("petitioner''} filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § J00aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of an 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 November 22, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner sustained a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA'') within the time period set forth in the Table fo1lowing administration of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that petitioner experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on petitioner's behalf as a resu1t of the alleged injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner•s alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that petitioner's current condition is a sequelae 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 ofjudgment 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 for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a): A lump sum ofSS0,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's counsel's [OLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents 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)(l ), 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 petitioner's attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, 2 Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. § 1396 et seq.)), or by entities that provide health services on a pre-paid basis. 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(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 attorney's 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-15(g) and (h). 13. In return for the payments described in paragraphs 8 and 9, petitioner, in petitioner's individual capacity, and on beha]f of petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditiona1ly 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 all demands of whatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the Nationa] Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 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 November 22, 2020, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about September 21, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-1624V. 3 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry ofjudgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in confonnity with a decision that is in complete confonnity with the tenns 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 to 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 Hwnan Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: cLt~ ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF TIIE AITORNEY GENERAL: ~& h, '/fdtl~ RONALDHOMER ~"'' fl . 1{,)(i) HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Conway Homer, P.C. Deputy Direaor 16 Shawmut Street Torts Branch Boston, MA02116 Civil Division 617-Q96-1990 U.S. Department ofJustice rbomer@ccandh.com P.O.Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTI{ORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATIORNEYOFRECORDFOR OF nm SECRETARY OF HEALTii RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey S. '. =•by....,,_,s. Beach ·S / ::,.JW.011110:iW for l/4Ut,rure~ CAPT GEORGE REED GRlMES, MD, MPH KATHERINE EDWARDS Director, Division ofInjury Trial AUrotey Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department ofJustice Administration P.0.Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, DC 20044.0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-2SA 202-742..6374 Rockville, MD 208S7 Ka1herine.Edwards2@usdoj.gov Dated: fl,o.u1, f , !#Zif ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01624-cl-extra-11298558 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10831321 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1624V CHRISTAL HANSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 27, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ronald Craig Homer, Conway, Homer, P.C., Boston, MA, for Petitioner. Katherine Edwards, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On September 21, 2023, Christal Hanson 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 a result of an influenza vaccine administered to her left arm. Petition, ECF No. 1. On April 11, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 39. 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 $31,698.04 (representing $30,434.20 in fees plus $1,263.84 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed January 8, 2026. ECF No. 45. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that she incurred $14.15 in personal out- of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 46. Respondent reacted to the motion on January 21, 2026, indicating that he is satisfied that the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but defers resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. ECF No. 47 at 2-5. Petitioner did not file a reply 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. 45 at 29-50. 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 $31,712.19 (representing $30,434.20 in fees plus $1,263.84 in costs plus $14.15 in petitioner’s out-of-pocket expenses) 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