VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01923 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01923 Petitioner: Blessing Maduagwu Filed: 2025-02-19 Decided: 2025-03-25 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-09-23 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 40000 AI-assisted case summary: Blessing Maduagwu filed a petition for vaccine compensation on February 19, 2025, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) from his influenza vaccination on September 23, 2022. He also received a Prevnar-20 vaccine on the same day. Maduagwu claimed this was a Table injury and that he experienced residual effects for more than six months. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that Maduagwu sustained a SIRVA Table injury or that the vaccine caused his condition. Despite these differing positions, the parties filed a joint stipulation on February 18, 2025, agreeing to settle the case and award compensation. Chief Special Master Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Maduagwu a lump sum of $40,000.00. This amount is intended to cover all items of damages available under the Vaccine Act. The stipulation also addresses future proceedings for attorneys' fees and costs. Maduagwu released the United States and the Secretary from all claims related to the vaccination in exchange for the payment. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01923-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-03-25 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 02/19/2025) regarding 18 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. (Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran.) (cr) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01923-UNJ Document 25 Filed 03/25/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1923V BLESSING MADUAGWU, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: February 19, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Glen Howard Sturtevant, Jr., Rawls Law Group (Richmond), Richmond, VA, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On October 31, 2023, Blessing Maduagwu 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 he suffered a Table injury - shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of the administration of his September 23, 2022 influenza (“flu”) vaccination. Stipulation, filed at February 18, 2025, ¶¶ 1-2, 4; see Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he received the vaccine in the United States, that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. Petition at ¶¶ 2, 17, 19-20; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused [P]etitioner's alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that [P]etitioner's 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). Case 1:23-vv-01923-UNJ Document 25 Filed 03/25/25 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on February 18, 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 $40,000.00 in the form of a check payable 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-01923-UNJ Document 25 Filed 03/25/25 Page 3 of 7 IN THE UNITED ST ATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS BLESSING MADUAGWU, Petitioner, V. No. 23-1923V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the folJowing matters: I. Blessing Maduagwu {' 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 aUegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the 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 vaccination on September 23, 2022. 1 3. The flu vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that he sustained a Table 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 he experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 1 Petitioner also received a Prevnar-20 vaccination on September 23, 2022. Case 1:23-vv-01923-UNJ Document 25 Filed 03/25/25 Page 4 of 7 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or sett]ement of a civil action for damages on his behalf as a result of his condition. 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 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 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-2l{a)(J), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $40,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-J5(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofj udgment on entitlement in this case, and after petitioner has filed both a proper and timely election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2l(a)(J), and an application, the parties wil1 submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this petition. 10. Petitioner and his 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, Federal or 2 Case 1:23-vv-01923-UNJ Document 25 Filed 03/25/25 Page 5 of 7 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. 1 J . 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 attorneys' fees, and litigation costs, and past unreimbursable 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 his individual capacity and on behalf of his 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 aH 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 or any other vaccination administered on September 23, 2022, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about October 31, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23- l 923V. 3 Case 1:23-vv-01923-UNJ Document 25 Filed 03/25/25 Page 6 of 7 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry ofj udgment, this agreement sha11 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 Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in confonnity 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 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 or any other vaccination caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Case 1:23-vv-01923-UNJ Document 25 Filed 03/25/25 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: dst:i:wu ~~ ATTORNEY OF RECORD AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: -4~~~-- GLEN H. STURTEVANT, JR. HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Rawls Law Group Deputy Director 21] Rocketts Way, Suite 100 Torts Branch Richmond, VA 23231 Civil Division (804) 622-0675 U.S. Department of Justice gsturtevant@rawlsJawgroup.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey S. ~~=::~~gnedbyJeffrey -5 Beach Date:2025.01 .1610:07:04 -0s·oo· for CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD. MPH CAMILLE J. WEBSTER Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civi] 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, DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A (202) 307-3241 Rockville, MD 20857 Camille.Webster usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01923-cl-extra-10830313 Date issued/filed: 2025-03-25 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10363725 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1923V BLESSING MADUAGWU, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: February 19, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Glen Howard Sturtevant, Jr., Rawls Law Group (Richmond), Richmond, VA, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION 1 On October 31, 2023, Blessing Maduagwu 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 he suffered a Table injury - shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of the administration of his September 23, 2022 influenza (“flu”) vaccination. Stipulation, filed at February 18, 2025, ¶¶ 1-2, 4; see Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that he received the vaccine in the United States, that he suffered the residual effects of his injury for more than six months, and that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action on his behalf as a result of his injury. Petition at ¶¶ 2, 17, 19-20; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table injury; denies that the vaccine caused [P]etitioner's alleged SIRVA, or any other injury; and denies that [P]etitioner's 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 February 18, 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 $40,000.00 in the form of a check payable 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 ST ATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS BLESSING MADUAGWU, Petitioner, V. No. 23-1923V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. STIPULATION The parties hereby stipulate to the folJowing matters: I. Blessing Maduagwu {' 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 aUegedly related to petitioner's receipt of the 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 vaccination on September 23, 2022. 1 3. The flu vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that he sustained a Table 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 he experienced the residual effects of this condition for more than six months. 1 Petitioner also received a Prevnar-20 vaccination on September 23, 2022. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or sett]ement of a civil action for damages on his behalf as a result of his condition. 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 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 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-2l{a)(J), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $40,000.00, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-J5(a). 9. As soon as practicable after the entry ofjudgment 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)(J), and an application, the parties wil1 submit to further proceedings before the special master to award reasonable attorneys' fees and costs incurred in proceeding upon this petition. 10. Petitioner and his 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, Federal or 2 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. 1 J. 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 attorneys' fees, and litigation costs, and past unreimbursable 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 his individual capacity and on behalf of his 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 aH 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 or any other vaccination administered on September 23, 2022, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about October 31, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23- l 923V. 3 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry ofjudgment, this agreement sha11 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 Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in confonnity 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 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 or any other vaccination caused petitioner's alleged SIRVA or any other injury or petitioner's current condition, or that petitioner suffered an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ~~ dst:i:wu ATTORNEY OF RECORD AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE FOR PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: GLEN H. STURTEVANT, JR. - 4~~~-- HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Rawls Law Group Deputy Director 21] Rocketts Way, Suite 100 Torts Branch Richmond, VA 23231 Civil Division (804) 622-0675 U.S. Department of Justice gsturtevant@rawlsJawgroup.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OF THE SECRETARY OF HEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey S. ~~=::~~gnedbyJeffrey Beach -5 Date: 2025.01 .1610:07:04 -0s·oo· for CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD. MPH CAMILLE J. WEBSTER Director, Division of Injury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civi] 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, DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A (202) 307-3241 Rockville, MD 20857 Camille.Webster usdoj.gov 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01923-cl-extra-11098390 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-11 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10631803 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1923V BLESSING MADUAGWU, 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. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 31, 2023, Blessing Maduagwu 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 he suffered a Table injury - shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as a result of the administration of his September 23, 2022 influenza vaccination. Petition, ECF No. 1. On February 19, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 18. 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 $13,536.67 (representing $13,038.70 in fees plus $497.97 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed February 26, 2025, ECF No. 22. Furthermore, Petitioner represents that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 22-3. Respondent reacted to the motion on March 11, 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. 23. Petitioner filed a reply asserting that his Petitioner for fees and costs is reasonable and well supported. ECF No. 24. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. 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. 22-2. 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. Petitioner is awarded attorneys’ fees and costs in the total amount of $13,536.67 (representing $13,038.70 in fees plus $497.97 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