VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01767 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01767 Petitioner: Sandra Maschmeyer Filed: 2023-10-10 Decided: 2024-12-20 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2021-09-28 Condition: Guillain-Barre Syndrome Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 143515 AI-assisted case summary: Sandra Maschmeyer filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) following an influenza vaccination received on September 28, 2021. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding that Ms. Maschmeyer was entitled to compensation. The respondent stated that her GBS met the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table, including the timeframe for onset after a seasonal flu vaccination, and that there was no apparent alternative cause, thus affording her a presumption of causation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 2, 2024, finding Ms. Maschmeyer entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 15, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, which Ms. Maschmeyer agreed with. The proffer recommended an award of $143,457.16 for pain and suffering and unreimbursable expenses, plus $58.18 to satisfy a State of Illinois Medicaid lien. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding these amounts, totaling $143,515.34, as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01767-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-05 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/02/2024) regarding 20 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01767-UNJ Document 22 Filed 08/05/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1767V SANDRA MASCHMEYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 2, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Margaret Armstrong, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 10, 2023, Sandra Maschmeyer 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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination she received on September 28, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that her symptoms have persisted for longer than six months. Petition at ¶ 31. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 28, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states that “Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the 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-01767-UNJ Document 22 Filed 08/05/24 Page 2 of 2 Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford a petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty- two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 11. 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-01767-cl-extra-10734610 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-05 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268020 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1767V SANDRA MASCHMEYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 2, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Margaret Armstrong, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On October 10, 2023, Sandra Maschmeyer 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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination she received on September 28, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that her symptoms have persisted for longer than six months. Petition at ¶ 31. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 28, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states that “Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the 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). Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation, which afford a petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty- two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 11. 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-01767-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-20 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/18/2024) regarding 30 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01767-UNJ Document 35 Filed 12/20/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1767V SANDRA MASCHMEYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 18, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Margaret Armstrong, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On October 10, 2023, Sandra Maschmeyer 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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination she received on September 28, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 2, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her GBS. On November 15, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $143,457.16 for her pain and suffering and unreimbursable expenses, plus $58.18 for satisfaction of a State of Illinois Medicaid lien. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 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-01767-UNJ Document 35 Filed 12/20/24 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award the following: • A lump sum payment of $143,457.16, comprised of $140,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,457.16 for past unreimbursable expenses, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner; and • A lump sum payment of $58.18 in the form of a check jointly payable to Plaintiff and Illinois Deparmtent of Healthcare and Family Services, P.O. Box 19174, Springfield, IL 62794-9174. These amounts represent 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-01767-UNJ Document 35 Filed 12/20/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) SANDRA MASCHMEYER, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 23-1767V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On October 10, 2023, Sandra Maschmeyer (“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 Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) that developed following an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on September 28, 2021. Petition at 1. On June 28, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report, concluding that petitioner suffered GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, within the Table timeframe. ECF No. 19. On July 2, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding that petitioner was entitled to compensation for a GBS Table injury. ECF No. 20. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $140,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-01767-UNJ Document 35 Filed 12/20/24 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 $3,457.16. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of Illinois Medicaid lien in the amount of $58.18, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of Illinois may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of Illinois 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 alleged vaccine-related injury suffered on or about September 28, 2021, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. 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 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: 1 A. A lump sum payment of $143,457.16 in the form of a check payable to petitioner; and B. A lump sum payment of $58.18, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of Illinois Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: 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 medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 Case 1:23-vv-01767-UNJ Document 35 Filed 12/20/24 Page 5 of 5 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services PO Box 19174 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Margaret Armstrong MARGARET ARMSTRONG 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) 616-4043 E-mail: margaret.armstrong@usdoj.gov DATED: November 15, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01767-cl-extra-10769676 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-20 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10303088 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1767V SANDRA MASCHMEYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 18, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Margaret Armstrong, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On October 10, 2023, Sandra Maschmeyer 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-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) following an influenza vaccination she received on September 28, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 2, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her GBS. On November 15, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $143,457.16 for her pain and suffering and unreimbursable expenses, plus $58.18 for satisfaction of a State of Illinois Medicaid lien. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. 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 Proffer, I award the following: • A lump sum payment of $143,457.16, comprised of $140,000.00 for pain and suffering and $3,457.16 for past unreimbursable expenses, in the form of a check payable to Petitioner; and • A lump sum payment of $58.18 in the form of a check jointly payable to Plaintiff and Illinois Deparmtent of Healthcare and Family Services, P.O. Box 19174, Springfield, IL 62794-9174. These amounts represent 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 ) SANDRA MASCHMEYER, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 23-1767V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On October 10, 2023, Sandra Maschmeyer (“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 Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) that developed following an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on September 28, 2021. Petition at 1. On June 28, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report, concluding that petitioner suffered GBS as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, within the Table timeframe. ECF No. 19. On July 2, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a ruling on entitlement, finding that petitioner was entitled to compensation for a GBS Table injury. ECF No. 20. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $140,000.00 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 $3,457.16. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of Illinois Medicaid lien in the amount of $58.18, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of Illinois may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of Illinois 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 alleged vaccine-related injury suffered on or about September 28, 2021, under Title XIX of the Social Security Act. 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 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: 1 A. A lump sum payment of $143,457.16 in the form of a check payable to petitioner; and B. A lump sum payment of $58.18, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of Illinois Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: 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 medical expenses, future pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services PO Box 19174 Springfield, Illinois 62794-9174 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRIAN M. BOYNTON Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division TRACI R. PATTON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Margaret Armstrong MARGARET ARMSTRONG 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) 616-4043 E-mail: margaret.armstrong@usdoj.gov DATED: November 15, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01767-cl-extra-11086603 Date issued/filed: 2025-06-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10620015 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1767V SANDRA MASCHMEYER, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: May 16, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Nancy Routh Meyers, Turning Point Litigation, Greensboro, NC, for Petitioner. Margaret Armstrong, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 10, 2023, Sandra Maschmeyer 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-Barre Syndrome following an influenza vaccination she received on September 28, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1. On November 18, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 30. 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 $22,696.65 (representing $21,617.00 in fees plus $1,079.65 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed February 6, 2025, ECF No. 36. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no personal out- of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 36-2. Respondent reacted to the motion on February 20, 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. 37. Petitioner filed a reply requesting the Court exercise discretion and determine a reasonable award of fees and costs. ECF No. 38. 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. 36-1. 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 $22,696.65 (representing $21,617.00 in fees plus $1,079.65 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