VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01964 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01964 Petitioner: Larry Yawn Filed: 2023-11-08 Decided: 2024-09-27 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-12 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 47167 AI-assisted case summary: Larry Yawn filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2022. He stated that the vaccine was received in the United States, his injuries persisted for more than six months, and there was no pending civil litigation or prior settlement for his injuries. The respondent conceded that Mr. Yawn's injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that he had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and the pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the injection site. The respondent also agreed that Mr. Yawn satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Consequently, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Mr. Yawn entitled to compensation. Subsequently, the parties stipulated to an award of damages. The court awarded Larry Yawn a total of $47,167.76, comprising $47,000.00 for pain and suffering and $167.76 for past unreimbursable expenses, to be paid as a lump sum. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01964-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-12 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/11/2024) regarding 25 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01964-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1964V LARRY YAWN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 11, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Simina Vourlis, Law Offices of Simina Vourlis, Columbus, OH, for Petitioner. Ryan Nelson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 8, 2023, Larry Yawn 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, his injuries have persisted for more than six months, there is no currently pending civil litigation for his vaccine-related injuries, and no settlement or award has been reached or made related to his vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 37, 42, 43; Ex. 1. 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-01964-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 2 of 2 On July 11, 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 agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table in that Petitioner “had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of his left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion [were] limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that the records demonstrate that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of his condition for more than six months and has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. 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-01964-cl-extra-10734542 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-12 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267952 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1964V LARRY YAWN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 11, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Simina Vourlis, Law Offices of Simina Vourlis, Columbus, OH, for Petitioner. Ryan Nelson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 8, 2023, Larry Yawn 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, his injuries have persisted for more than six months, there is no currently pending civil litigation for his vaccine-related injuries, and no settlement or award has been reached or made related to his vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 37, 42, 43; Ex. 1. 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 July 11, 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 agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table in that Petitioner “had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of his left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion [were] limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that the records demonstrate that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of his condition for more than six months and has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. 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-01964-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-09-27 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 08/23/2024) regarding 32 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-01964-UNJ Document 38 Filed 09/27/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1964V LARRY YAWN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: August 23, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Simina Vourlis, Law Offices of Simina Vourlis, Columbus, OH, for Petitioner. Ryan Nelson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 8, 2023, Larry Yawn 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, his injuries have persisted for more than six months, there is no currently pending civil litigation for his vaccine-related injuries, and no settlement or award has been reached or made related to his vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 37, 42, 43; Ex. 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 11, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On August 23, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $47,167.76. Proffer at 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-01964-UNJ Document 38 Filed 09/27/24 Page 2 of 5 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $47,167.76 (comprised of $47,000.00 in pain and suffering and $167.76 for past unreimbursable expenses) 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-01964-UNJ Document 38 Filed 09/27/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS LARRY YAWN, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1964V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 8, 2023, Larry Yawn (“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 he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 12, 2022. Petition at 1. On July 11, 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 SIRVA Table injury, and on July 11, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 24; ECF No. 25. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $47,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-01964-UNJ Document 38 Filed 09/27/24 Page 4 of 5 B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $167.76. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). 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 following1: a lump sum payment of $47,167.76, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Larry Yawn: $47,167.76 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. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. Case 1:23-vv-01964-UNJ Document 38 Filed 09/27/24 Page 5 of 5 ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Ryan A. Nelson RYAN A. NELSON 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) 616-4027 ryan.nelson3@usdoj.gov Dated: August 23, 2024 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01964-cl-extra-10734117 Date issued/filed: 2024-09-27 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267527 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1964V LARRY YAWN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: August 23, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Simina Vourlis, Law Offices of Simina Vourlis, Columbus, OH, for Petitioner. Ryan Nelson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 8, 2023, Larry Yawn 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that the vaccine was received in the United States, his injuries have persisted for more than six months, there is no currently pending civil litigation for his vaccine-related injuries, and no settlement or award has been reached or made related to his vaccine-related injuries. Petition at ¶¶ 1, 37, 42, 43; Ex. 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 11, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On August 23, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $47,167.76. Proffer at 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). 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. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $47,167.76 (comprised of $47,000.00 in pain and suffering and $167.76 for past unreimbursable expenses) 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 LARRY YAWN, Petitioner, v. No. 23-1964V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 8, 2023, Larry Yawn (“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 he suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on October 12, 2022. Petition at 1. On July 11, 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 SIRVA Table injury, and on July 11, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 24; ECF No. 25. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $47,000.00 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 he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $167.76. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). 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 $47,167.76, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Larry Yawn: $47,167.76 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. In particular, respondent would oppose any award for future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Ryan A. Nelson RYAN A. NELSON 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) 616-4027 ryan.nelson3@usdoj.gov Dated: August 23, 2024 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-01964-cl-extra-10843701 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-11 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10377113 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-1964V LARRY YAWN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 3, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Simina Vourlis, Law Offices of Simina Vourlis, Columbus, OH, for Petitioner. Ryan Nelson, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On November 8, 2023, Larry Yawn 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccine received on October 12, 2022. Petition at 1. On August 23, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 32. Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $19,243.80 (representing $18,498.30 in fees plus $745.50 in costs). Motion for 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). Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed September 5, 2024, ECF No. 36. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that there were no personal out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 36-5. Respondent reacted to the motion on September 16, 2024, 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. Response to Motion at 2-4, ECF No. 37. Petitioner did not file a 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. 36 - 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 $19,243.80 (representing $18,498.30 in attorney’s fees and $745.50 in attorney’s 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 filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2