VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01776 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01776 Petitioner: Teresa Hawkins Filed: 2023-10-10 Decided: 2025-05-19 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2020-10-15 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 35000 AI-assisted case summary: On October 10, 2023, Teresa Hawkins filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine on October 15, 2020 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She alleged a SIRVA within the Table time frame and residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent denied that Ms. Hawkins sustained a Table SIRVA injury, denied that the vaccine caused her shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that her current condition was a vaccine-related sequela. The case resolved by stipulation, so the public compensation decision does not describe the underlying onset, medical treatment, imaging, therapy, or expert analysis. On May 19, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded a lump sum of $35,000.00. A later February 5, 2026 decision awarded attorney's fees and costs separately. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on October 15, 2020, allegedly causing SIRVA; COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, vaccine causation, and current sequelae. Public stipulation gives limited medical detail. Award $35,000 lump sum. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed October 10, 2023; decision May 19, 2025. Attorney: Ramon Rodriguez III, Siri & Glimstad/Sands Anderson, Richmond VA. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01776-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-06-18 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 05/19/2025) regarding 56 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01776-UNJ Document 60 Filed 06/18/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1776V TERESA HAWKINS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: May 19, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ramon Rodriguez, III, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Richmond, VA, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On October 10, 2023, Teresa Hawkins 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”) resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 15, 2020. Petition at 1;Stipulation, filed May 16, 2025,at ¶¶2-4.Petitioner further alleges that the flu vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor anyone on her behalf, has filed a civil action for her vaccine-related injuries, nor received nor collected an award or settlement of any civil action for damages for her vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 3, 19, 20; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of avaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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-01776-UNJ Document 60 Filed 06/18/25 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on May 16, 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-01776-UNJ Document 60 Filed 06/18/25 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS TERESA HAWKINS, Petitioner, V. No. 23-1776V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRET ARY OF HEAL TH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. On October I 0, 2023, petitioner filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to -34 (the "Program"). The petition seeks compensation for an injury allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table, 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a) (the "Table"). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on October 15, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a left-sided SIRVA as a result of her vaccination. Petitioner further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of her alleged injury. Case 1:23-vv-01776-UNJ Document 60 Filed 06/18/25 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela 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 eight 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-2l(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum payment of $35,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l5(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-2l(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. I 0. Petitioner and her attorney represent that the 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, 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. 2 Case 1:23-vv-01776-UNJ Document 60 Filed 06/18/25 Page 5 of 7 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph eight and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph nine 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 attorneys' fees and litigation costs, 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 compensation described in paragraphs eight and nine, petitioner, in her individual capacity, and on behalf of her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, does forever and 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 injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on October 15, 2020, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about October 10, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-1776V. 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 Chief Special Master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity 3 Case 1:23-vv-01776-UNJ Document 60 Filed 06/18/25 Page 6 of 7 with a decision that is in complete conformity 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, expect as otherwise noted in paragraph nine 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 Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or her current disabilities, 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-01776-UNJ Document 60 Filed 06/18/25 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONF,R· - t f '---...J,; _____ , k .... f TERESA HAWKINS ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~o~ -&k.~ti---9~ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Siri & Glimstad, LLP Deputy Director 11 South 12th Street Torts Branch Richmond, VA23219 Civil Division Telephone: (804) 420-9989 U.S. Department of Justice rrodriguez@sirillp.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR THE SECRETARY OF BEAL TH AND RESPONDENT: HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey 5. ~t:~I~ ~~gned by Jeffrey Beach -5 - tor ':; ~ois.04.0913:0s:19 CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH 19SEPH D. LEA VITT Director, Division of Injury 'JZr.ial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A (202) 616-0515 Rockville, MD 20857 joseph. Ie avi tt@usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01776-cl-extra-11079785 Date issued/filed: 2025-06-18 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10613197 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1776V TERESA HAWKINS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: May 19, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ramon Rodriguez, III, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Richmond, VA, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On October 10, 2023, Teresa Hawkins 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”) resulting from an influenza (“flu”) vaccine received on October 15, 2020. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed May 16, 2025, at ¶¶ 2-4. Petitioner further alleges that the flu vaccine was administered in the United States, she suffered residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor anyone on her behalf, has filed a civil action for her vaccine-related injuries, nor received nor collected an award or settlement of any civil action for damages for her vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 3, 19, 20; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. 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). Nevertheless, on May 16, 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 COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS TERESA HAWKINS, Petitioner, V. No. 23-1776V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the following matters: 1. On October I0, 2023, petitioner filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to -34 (the "Program"). The petition seeks compensation for an injury allegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table, 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a) (the "Table"). 2. Petitioner received a flu vaccine on October 15, 2020. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that she suffered a left-sided SIRVA as a result of her vaccination. Petitioner further alleges that she experienced the residual effects of this injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages as a result of her alleged injury. 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that her current condition is a sequela 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 eight 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-2l(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum payment of $35,000.00 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l5(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-2l(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 her attorney represent that the 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, 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. 2 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph eight and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph nine 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 attorneys' fees and litigation costs, 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 compensation described in paragraphs eight and nine, petitioner, in her individual capacity, and on behalf of her heirs, executors, administrators, successors, or assigns, does forever and 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 injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccination administered on October 15, 2020, as alleged in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about October 10, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-1776V. 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 Chief Special Master fails to issue a decision in complete conformity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity 3 with a decision that is in complete conformity 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, expect as otherwise noted in paragraph nine 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 Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury or any other injury or her current disabilities, 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, PETITIONF,R· - , k .... TERESA HAWKINS f tf '---...J,;_____ ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: ~o~ Siri & Glimstad, LLP 11 South 12th Street -&k.~ti---9~ HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch Richmond, VA23219 Civil Division Telephone: (804) 420-9989 U.S. Department of Justice rrodriguez@sirillp.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR THE SECRETARY OF BEALTH AND RESPONDENT: HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey 5. ~t:~I~ ~~gned by Jeffrey Beach -5 - ' :; ~ois.04.0913:0s:19 tor CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH 19SEPH D. LEA VITT Director, Division of Injury 'JZ.rial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O. Box 146 U.S. Department of Health Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A (202) 616-0515 Rockville, MD 20857 joseph. Ieavitt@usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01776-cl-extra-11297267 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-27 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10830489 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1776V TERESA HAWKINS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 5, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ramon Rodriguez, III, Siri & Glimstad, LLP, Richmond, VA, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 10, 2023, Teresa Hawkins 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 resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 15, 2020. Petition, ECF No. 1. On May 19, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 56. 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 $82,237.32 (representing $77,008.80 in fees plus $5,228.52 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed August 13, 2025, ECF No. 61. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that she incurred no personal out-of- pocket expenses. ECF No. 61-1. Respondent reacted to the motion on August 26, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied 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. 63 at 2-4. Petitioner did not file a reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. Petitioner’s counsel of record, Dr. Ramon Rodriguez, III, was recently awarded $547.00 for work performed in 2025. See Coriale v. Sec’y of Health & Hum. Servs., No. 24-0328V, Slip Op. 51 (Fed. Cl. Spec. Mstr. January 16, 2026). Accordingly, I hereby reduce his rate herein to be consistent with Coriale, reducing the total amount of fees to be awarded herein by $240.00. 3 All other time billed to the matter appears reasonable and shall be awarded. Furthermore, Petitioner has provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 61-2 and 61-4. 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 $81,997.32 (representing $76,768.80 in fees plus $5,228.52 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. 4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 This amount is calculated as follows: ($563.00 - $547.00 = $16.00 x 15.00 hours billed by attorney Rodriguez in 2025) = $240.00. 4 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