VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02007 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02007 Petitioner: Jennifer B. Bolognesi Filed: 2023-11-17 Decided: 2024-12-17 Vaccine: Tdap Vaccination date: 2022-05-17 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 86655 AI-assisted case summary: Jennifer B. Bolognesi filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of a Tdap vaccination she received on May 17, 2022. She further alleged that her injuries persisted for more than six months. The respondent conceded that her alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting that she had no prior history of shoulder issues, the pain occurred within forty-eight hours after vaccination, was limited to the injection site, and no other condition explained the pain. The respondent also agreed that her injuries persisted for more than six months and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. A ruling on entitlement was issued on July 26, 2024, finding her entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on November 14, 2024, the respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation, agreeing to an award of $86,655.68. This amount included $85,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,655.68 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. The Chief Special Master issued a decision awarding Petitioner the lump sum of $86,655.68. Theory of causation field: Table Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02007-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-28 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/26/2024) regarding 21 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02007-UNJ Document 24 Filed 08/28/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2007V JENNIFER B. BOLOGNESI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: July 26, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Kelly Elizabeth Elder, Martin & Jones, PLLC, Raleigh, NC, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 17, 2023, Jennifer B. Bolognesi 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (“TDaP”) vaccination she received on May 17, 2022.” Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that her injuries persisted for more than six months. Petition at 2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 25, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states that “petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA 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-02007-UNJ Document 24 Filed 08/28/24 Page 2 of 2 as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain was 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 Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months and that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act. Id. 4-5. 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-02007-cl-extra-10734397 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-28 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267807 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2007V JENNIFER B. BOLOGNESI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: July 26, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Kelly Elizabeth Elder, Martin & Jones, PLLC, Raleigh, NC, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 17, 2023, Jennifer B. Bolognesi 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (“TDaP”) vaccination she received on May 17, 2022.” Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that her injuries persisted for more than six months. Petition at 2. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 25, 2024, Respondent filed his Rule 4(c) report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent states that “petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA 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). as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain was 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 Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months and that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act. Id. 4-5. 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-02007-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-17 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/14/2024) regarding 28 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02007-UNJ Document 32 Filed 12/17/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2007V JENNIFER B. BOLOGNESI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 14, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Kelly Elizabeth Elder, Martin & Jones, PLLC, Raleigh, NC, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 17, 2023, Jennifer B. Bolognesi 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine received on May 17, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she received the Tdap vaccine in the United States, her injuries persisted for more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party, has ever filed any action or received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at ¶¶ 2, 13-15. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 26, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On November 14, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award 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-02007-UNJ Document 32 Filed 12/17/24 Page 2 of 5 of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $86,655.68. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $86,655.68 (comprised of $85,000.00 in pain and suffering and $1,655.68 in 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-02007-UNJ Document 32 Filed 12/17/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JENNIFER BOLOGNESI, Petitioner, No. 23-2007V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran v. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 17, 2023, Jennifer Bolognesi (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (the “Vaccine Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. Petitioner alleges that she received a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (“TDaP”) vaccination on May 17, 2022, and thereafter suffered from a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”). Petition at 1. On July 25, 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. ECF No. 20. On July 26, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 21. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $85,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-02007-UNJ Document 32 Filed 12/17/24 Page 4 of 5 B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $1,655.68. 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 $86,655.68, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Jennifer Bolognesi: $86,655.68 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, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:23-vv-02007-UNJ Document 32 Filed 12/17/24 Page 5 of 5 ZOЁ R. WADE Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/CAMILLE J. WEBSTER CAMILLE J. WEBSTER Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Direct dial: (202) 307-3241 Email: Camille.Webster@usdoj.gov Dated: November 14, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02007-cl-extra-10761001 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-17 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10294413 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2007V JENNIFER B. BOLOGNESI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 14, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Kelly Elizabeth Elder, Martin & Jones, PLLC, Raleigh, NC, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 17, 2023, Jennifer B. Bolognesi 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (“Tdap”) vaccine received on May 17, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she received the Tdap vaccine in the United States, her injuries persisted for more than six months, and neither Petitioner, nor any other party, has ever filed any action or received compensation in the form of an award or settlement for her vaccine-related injury. Petition at ¶¶ 2, 13-15. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 26, 2024, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On November 14, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award 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). of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $86,655.68. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $86,655.68 (comprised of $85,000.00 in pain and suffering and $1,655.68 in 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 JENNIFER BOLOGNESI, Petitioner, No. 23-2007V Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran v. ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 17, 2023, Jennifer Bolognesi (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, as amended (the “Vaccine Act”), 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34. Petitioner alleges that she received a tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (“TDaP”) vaccination on May 17, 2022, and thereafter suffered from a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”). Petition at 1. On July 25, 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. ECF No. 20. On July 26, 2024, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 21. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $85,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $1,655.68. 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 $86,655.68, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payment Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Jennifer Bolognesi: $86,655.68 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, unreimbursed expenses, future lost earnings and future pain and suffering. 2 ZOЁ R. WADE Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/CAMILLE J. WEBSTER CAMILLE J. WEBSTER Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Direct dial: (202) 307-3241 Email: Camille.Webster@usdoj.gov Dated: November 14, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02007-cl-extra-11105292 Date issued/filed: 2025-07-22 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10638705 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2007V JENNIFER B. BOLOGNESI, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: June 11, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Kelly Elizabeth Elder, Martin & Jones, PLLC, Raleigh, NC, for Petitioner. Camille Jordan Webster, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On November 17, 2023, Jennifer B. Bolognesi 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 Table shoulder injury related to vaccine administration resulting from a tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis vaccine received on May 17, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On November 14, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 28. 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). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $9,513.70 (representing $9,086.90 in fees, plus $426.80 in costs). Petitioner’s Application for Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed November 7, 2024, ECF No. 33. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that no personal out-of- pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 33-6. Respondent reacted to the motion on May 14, 2025, reporting that he is satisfied that the statutory requirements for an award of fees and costs are met in this case, but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Respondent’s Response to Motion at 2-3, ECF No. 34. Petitioner filed a reply requesting an award of fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 35. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. Petitioner has requested that I apply the following hourly rates for work performed by attorney Kelly E. Elder: $260.00 for time billed in 2022; $315.00 for time billed in 2023; and $345.00 for time billed in 2024. Petitioner also requests rates between $161.00 - $185.00 for paralegal work performed in the 2023-24 period. 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. 33-5. 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. I award a total of $9,513.70 (representing $9,086.90 in fees, plus $426.80 in 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 filing a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2