VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01886 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01886 Petitioner: Kristen Nelson Filed: 2023-10-26 Decided: 2024-09-13 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2021-09-02 Condition: Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 177291.4 AI-assisted case summary: On October 26, 2023, Kristen Nelson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on September 2, 2021 caused Guillain-Barre syndrome. Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) report conceding entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Ms. Nelson entitled to compensation on July 8, 2024. The public entitlement and damages decisions do not describe the onset of neurologic symptoms, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, treatment, rehabilitation, or residual deficits. On September 13, 2024, the Chief Special Master awarded $177,291.40 as a lump sum payable to Ms. Nelson. The award consisted of $98,500.00 for pain and suffering, $7,971.53 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $70,819.87 for past lost wages. A later August 26, 2025 decision addressed attorneys' fees and costs only. Theory of causation field: Adult petitioner; influenza vaccine September 2, 2021; Table GBS. COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded entitlement; public text lacks detailed clinical course. Entitlement July 8, 2024; damages September 13, 2024. Award $177,291.40 = $98,500.00 pain/suffering + $7,971.53 expenses + $70,819.87 lost wages. SM Corcoran. Petition filed October 26, 2023. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01886-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-14 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/08/2024) regarding 23 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01886-UNJ Document 26 Filed 08/14/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1886V KRISTEN NELSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 8, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ronald Craig Homer, Conway, Homer, P.C., Boston, MA, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 26, 2023, Kristen Nelson 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 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on September 2, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that there has not been an award or compensation for her injuries. Petition at 17-18. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 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-01886-UNJ Document 26 Filed 08/14/24 Page 2 of 2 On June 26, 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 has concluded that Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for the claim that a flu vaccine caused her GBS. Id. at 9. 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-01886-cl-extra-10734519 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-14 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267929 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1886V KRISTEN NELSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 8, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ronald Craig Homer, Conway, Homer, P.C., Boston, MA, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT 1 On October 26, 2023, Kristen Nelson 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 Guillain-Barre Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on September 2, 2021. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was administered within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that there has not been an award or compensation for her injuries. Petition at 17-18. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. 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). On June 26, 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 has concluded that Petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Vaccine Injury Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation for the claim that a flu vaccine caused her GBS. Id. at 9. 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-01886-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-10-22 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/13/2024) regarding 29 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01886-UNJ Document 33 Filed 10/22/24 Page 1 of 5 CORRECTED In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1886V KRISTEN NELSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 13, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ronald Craig Homer, Conway, Homer, P.C., Boston, MA, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On October 26, 2023, Kristen Nelson 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 Guillain Barre Syndrome following an influenza vaccine administered on September 2, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 8, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On September 13, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $177,291.40 (comprised of $98,500.00 for pain and suffering, $7,971.53 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $70,819.87 for lost wages). Proffer at 1-2. 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-01886-UNJ Document 33 Filed 10/22/24 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $177,291.40 (comprised of $98,500.00 for pain and suffering, $7,971.53 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $70,819.87 for lost wages) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents 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-01886-UNJ Document 33 Filed 10/22/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS KRISTEN NELSON, Petitioner, Case No. 23-1886V (SPU) v. Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On October 26, 2023, Kristen Nelson (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), as amended, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered to her on September 2, 2021. See Petition at 1. On June 26, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a GBS Table injury, ECF No. 22, and on July 8, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $98,500.00 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 Case 1:23-vv-01886-UNJ Document 33 Filed 10/22/24 Page 4 of 5 unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $7,971.53. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past lost wages as a result of her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $70,819.87. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. 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 Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following:1 a lump sum payment of $177,291.40, in the form of a check payable to the petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to the petitioner, Kristen Nelson: $177,291.40 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 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. 2 Case 1:23-vv-01886-UNJ Document 33 Filed 10/22/24 Page 5 of 5 ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Ryan P. Miller RYAN P. MILLER Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 (202) 305-3027 Date: September 13, 2024 ryan.miller2@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01886-cl-extra-10733921 Date issued/filed: 2024-10-22 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267331 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CORRECTED In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1886V KRISTEN NELSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 13, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ronald Craig Homer, Conway, Homer, P.C., Boston, MA, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES 1 On October 26, 2023, Kristen Nelson 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 Guillain Barre Syndrome following an influenza vaccine administered on September 2, 2021. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 8, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for GBS. On September 13, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $177,291.40 (comprised of $98,500.00 for pain and suffering, $7,971.53 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $70,819.87 for lost wages). Proffer at 1-2. 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 Petitioner a lump sum payment of $177,291.40 (comprised of $98,500.00 for pain and suffering, $7,971.53 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $70,819.87 for lost wages) in the form of a check payable to Petitioner. This amount represents 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 KRISTEN NELSON, Petitioner, Case No. 23-1886V (SPU) v. Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On October 26, 2023, Kristen Nelson (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), as amended, alleging she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered to her on September 2, 2021. See Petition at 1. On June 26, 2024, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a GBS Table injury, ECF No. 22, and on July 8, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 23. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $98,500.00 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 $7,971.53. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Lost Wages Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past lost wages as a result of her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $70,819.87. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. 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 Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. Respondent recommends that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below and requests that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following: 1 a lump sum payment of $177,291.40, in the form of a check payable to the petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to the petitioner, Kristen Nelson: $177,291.40 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 1 Should petitioner die prior to entry of judgment, the parties reserve the right to move the Court for appropriate relief. 2 ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Ryan P. Miller RYAN P. MILLER Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 (202) 305-3027 Date: September 13, 2024 ryan.miller2@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01886-cl-extra-11146046 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-29 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10679459 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1886V KRISTEN NELSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: August 26, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Ronald Craig Homer, Conway, Homer, P.C., Boston, MA, for Petitioner. Ryan Pohlman Miller, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 26, 2023, Kristen Nelson 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 Guillain Barre Syndrome following an influenza vaccine administered on September 2, 2021. Petition, ECF No. 1. On September 13, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 29. 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 $23,655.16 (representing $22,906.10 in fees plus $749.06 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed May 28, 2025, ECF No. 35. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that she incurred no personal out-of- pocket expenses. ECF No. 36. Respondent reacted to the motion on May 29, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Motion at 2-4, ECF No. 37. Petitioner filed no 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. 35 at 19-27. 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 $23,655.16 (representing $22,906.10 in fees plus $749.06 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