VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01678 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01678 Petitioner: Jeanne Carpenter Filed: 2023-09-28 Decided: 2025-04-08 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-25 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 35000 AI-assisted case summary: Jeanne Carpenter filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 25, 2022. She alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) within the time period set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Carpenter sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the flu vaccine caused her alleged injury. Despite these denials, the parties filed a joint stipulation agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran found the stipulation reasonable and adopted it as the decision. Carpenter was awarded a lump sum of $35,000.00, representing compensation for all damages available under Section 15(a) of the Vaccine Act. This award covers all items of damages, and the case was settled through this stipulation, resolving the dispute over liability and damages. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01678-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-08 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 03/04/2025) regarding 27 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01678-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1678V JEANNE CARPENTER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 4, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Glen Howard Sturtevant, Jr., Rawls Law Group (Richmond), Richmond, VA, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 OnSeptember 28, 2023,Jeanne Carpenterfiled a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). On October 25, 2022, Petitioner received an influenza (“flu”) vaccine, which vaccine is listed in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) within the time period set forth in the Table following administration of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 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. 2National 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-01678-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/25 Page 2 of 7 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. Nevertheless, on March 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $35,000.00, 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-01678-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/25 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JEANNE CARPENTER, Petitioner, No. 23-1678V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I. Jeanne Carpenter ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-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 October 25, 2022. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner suffered shoulder injury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table following administration of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on petitioner's behalf as a result of the alleged injury. Case 1:23-vv-01678-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/25 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 of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-21( a)(l ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $35,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's counsel's IOLT 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 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. I0 . 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-15(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-01678-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/25 Page 5 of 7 Federal or State health benefits programs (o ther than Title XIX of the Social Security Act (4 2 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 behalf of petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and 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 National 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 injmies to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on October 25, 2022, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about September 28, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-l 678V. 3 Case 1:23-vv-01678-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/25 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 conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Cou1t of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in confom1ity with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payn1ent 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 Human 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 I I I 4 Case 1:23-vv-01678-UNJ Document 34 Filed 04/08/25 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESEJ\'TA TIVE PETITIONER: OF THE AT IOR..~EY GEi'.'ERAL: ~ ~ -MA c&kl>:-u ti Pe~ GLEN H.'s'ft.JRTEV ANT HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Rawls Law Group Deputy Director 211 Rockets \Vay, Suite 100 Torts Branch Richmond, VA 23231 Civil Division (804) 622-0675 U.S. Department of Justice gsturtevant@rawlslawgroup.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington. DC' ::W0-44-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATJVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEAL TH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffreys. ~1::~t~gnedbyJeffrey -5 Beach 1 Date:202S.02.1210:07:51 ~~Wv.~ -os·oo· for CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH EMILY -HANSON Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justic(! Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Stntion and Human Services Washington. DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane,08W-25A (202) 430-4802 Rockville, MD 20857 emily .hanson(c!)usdoj.gov Dated: '3 \ <1 [ 1-oi--:;' 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01678-cl-extra-10841654 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-08 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10375066 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1678V JEANNE CARPENTER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 4, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Glen Howard Sturtevant, Jr., Rawls Law Group (Richmond), Richmond, VA, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On September 28, 2023, Jeanne Carpenter filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). On October 25, 2022, Petitioner received an influenza (“flu”) vaccine, which vaccine is listed in the Vaccine Injury Table (the “Table”), 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) within the time period set forth in the Table following administration of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 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). 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. Nevertheless, on March 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $35,000.00, 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 COU RT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JEANNE CARPENTER, Petitioner, No. 23-1678V Chief Special Master Corcoran V. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: I. Jeanne Carpenter ("petitioner") filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to 34 (the "Vaccine Program"). The petition seeks compensation for inj uries 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 rece ived a flu vaccine on October 25, 2022. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that petitioner suffered shoulder inj ury related to vaccine administration ("SIRVA") within the time period set forth in the Table following administration of the vaccine. Petitioner further alleges that petitioner suffered the residual effects of the alleged injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on petitioner's behalf as a result 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 inj ury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry of judgment reflecting a decision consistent with the terms of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 1(a)( l ), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $35,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner' s counsel's IOLT 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 of judgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has fi led 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. I0. Petitioner and petitioner's attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to thi s Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(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 fo r 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 behalf of petitioner' s heirs, executors, administrators, successors or assigns, does forever irrevocably and unconditionally release, acquit and discharge the United States and the Secretary of Health and Human Services from any and all actions or causes of action (including agreements, judgments, claims, damages, loss of services, expenses and 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 National 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 inj mies to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on October 25, 2022, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about September 28, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23- l 678V. 3 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of judgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Cou1t of Federal Claims fa ils to enter judgment in confom1ity with a decision that is in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion of either party. 16. This Stipulation expresses a full and complete negotiated settlement of liability and damages claimed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended, except as otherwise noted in paragraph 9 above. There is absolutely no agreement on the part of the parties hereto to make any payn1ent 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 Human 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 I I I 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESEJ\'TATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATIOR..~EY GEi'.'ERAL: ~ ~ GLEN H.'s'ft.JRTEV ANT -MA c&kl>:-u ti P e ~ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Rawls Law Group Deputy Director 211 Rockets \Vay, Suite 100 Torts Branch Richmond, VA 23231 Civil Division (804) 622-0675 U.S. Department of Justice gsturtevant@rawlslawgroup.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington. DC' ::W0-44-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATJVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffreys. ~1::~t~gnedbyJeffrey Beach -5 1 Date:202S.02.1210:07:51 -os·oo· for ~~Wv .~ CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH EMILY -HANSON Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justic(! Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Stntion and Human Services Washington. DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane,08W-25A (202) 430-4802 Rockville, MD 20857 emily .hanson(c!)usdoj.gov Dated: '3 \ <1 [ 1-oi--:;' 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01678-cl-extra-11101878 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-17 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10635291 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1678V JEANNE CARPENTER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: June 10, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Glen Howard Sturtevant, Jr., Rawls Law Group (Richmond), Richmond, VA, for Petitioner. Emily Hanson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On September 28, 2023, Jeanne Carpenter 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. Petition, ECF No. 1. On March 4, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 27. 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 $19,972.31 (representing $19,639.50 in fees plus $332.81 in costs). Application for Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed March 11, 2025, ECF No. 31. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 31-3. Respondent reacted to the motion on March 13, 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. 32. Petitioner filed a reply asserting her request as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 33. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. The rates requested for work performed through the end of 2024 are reasonable and consistent with our prior determinations and will therefore be adopted. Petitioner has also requested the hourly rate of $469.00 for 2025 work performed by attorney Glen Sturtevant, representing a rate increase of $31.00 from the previous year. Petitioner has also requested the rate of $211.00 for paralegal work performed in 2025 representing a rate increase of $13.00 from the previous year. I find the proposed rates to be reasonable and hereby award them herein. And all time billed to the matter was also reasonably incurred. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 31-2. 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 $19,972.31 (representing $19,639.50 in fees plus $332.81 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 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 Chief Special Master 3