VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02043 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02043 Petitioner: Lindell Ellis Filed: 2023-11-29 Decided: 2024-08-12 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-11-01 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 68588 AI-assisted case summary: Lindell Ellis filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program on November 29, 2023, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2022. Petitioner alleged that she received the vaccine within the United States, suffered residual effects for more than six months, and had not filed a civil action or received compensation for her injury. The respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report on June 20, 2024, conceding that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA, a defined Table injury, and that she met all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's position and the evidence of record, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on June 20, 2024, finding Ms. Ellis entitled to compensation. Subsequently, on July 9, 2024, the respondent filed a Proffer on Award of Compensation, recommending an award of $68,588.84. This amount included $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,088.84 for past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner agreed with the proffered award. On August 12, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding Ms. Ellis a lump sum payment of $68,588.84, representing compensation for pain and suffering and past unreimbursable expenses. Petitioner was represented by Jimmy A. Zgheib of Zgheib Sayad, P.C., and the respondent was represented by Sarah Black Rifkin of the U.S. Department of Justice. The public decision does not describe the specific onset of symptoms, medical tests, treatments, or the mechanism of injury. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Lindell Ellis alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2022. The respondent conceded that the alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA, a defined Table injury, and that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation. The public text does not detail specific medical experts, clinical findings, or the precise mechanism of injury. Petitioner was represented by Jimmy A. Zgheib, and the respondent by Sarah Black Rifkin. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran issued a Ruling on Entitlement on June 20, 2024, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation. On July 9, 2024, a Proffer on Award of Compensation was filed, recommending $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,088.84 for past unreimbursable expenses, totaling $68,588.84. Petitioner agreed to this award. On August 12, 2024, Chief Special Master Corcoran issued a decision awarding the lump sum of $68,588.84. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02043-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-26 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 06/20/2024) regarding 20 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02043-UNJ Document 29 Filed 07/26/24 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2043V LINDELL ELLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 20, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 29, 2023, Lindell Ellis 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 that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury or in the alternative caused-in- fact injury, after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2022. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 4, 27-28. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that neither she nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her 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-02043-UNJ Document 29 Filed 07/26/24 Page 2 of 2 injury. Petition at ¶¶ 4, 29-31. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 20, 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 believes “that [P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 5. Respondent further agrees that “based on the record as it now stands, [P]etitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the 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-02043-cl-extra-10734672 Date issued/filed: 2024-07-26 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10268082 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2043V LINDELL ELLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: June 20, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On November 29, 2023, Lindell Ellis 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 that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury or in the alternative caused-in- fact injury, after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2022. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 4, 27-28. Petitioner further alleges that she received the vaccine within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her injury for more than six months, and that neither she nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her 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). injury. Petition at ¶¶ 4, 29-31. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 20, 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 believes “that [P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 5. Respondent further agrees that “based on the record as it now stands, [P]etitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the 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-02043-1 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-12 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 07/09/2024) regarding 23 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02043-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2043V LINDELL ELLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 9, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 29, 2023, Lindell Ellis 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 that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury or in the alternative caused-in- fact injury, after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2022. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 4, 27-28. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 20, 2024, I issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On July 9, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $68,588.84, representing Compensation in the amounts of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,088.84 for past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent 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-02043-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 2 of 5 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 $68,588.84, representing Compensation in the amounts of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,088.84 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-02043-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS LINDELL ELLIS, Petitioner, No. 23-2043V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 29, 2023, Lindell Ellis (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered on November 1, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1, at 1. On June 20, 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, later that day, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 19, 20. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $67,500.00 in pain and suffering damages. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. Case 1:23-vv-02043-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 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 $1,088.84. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). 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 $68,588.84, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Lindell Ellis: $68,588.84 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 ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant 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. 2 Case 1:23-vv-02043-UNJ Document 30 Filed 08/12/24 Page 5 of 5 s/Sarah B. Rifkin SARAH B. RIFKIN 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) 305-5997 Sarah.Rifkin@usdoj.gov Dated: July 9, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02043-cl-extra-10734554 Date issued/filed: 2024-08-12 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10267964 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2043V LINDELL ELLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 9, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On November 29, 2023, Lindell Ellis 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 that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), a defined Table injury or in the alternative caused-in- fact injury, after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2022. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 4, 27-28. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On June 20, 2024, I issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On July 9, 2024, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $68,588.84, representing Compensation in the amounts of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,088.84 for past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent 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). 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 $68,588.84, representing Compensation in the amounts of $67,500.00 for pain and suffering and $1,088.84 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 LINDELL ELLIS, Petitioner, No. 23-2043V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On November 29, 2023, Lindell Ellis (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act” or “Act”), alleging that she suffered a left shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”), as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered on November 1, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1, at 1. On June 20, 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, later that day, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 19, 20. I. Items of Compensation A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $67,500.00 in pain and suffering damages. 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 $1,088.84. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1)(B). 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 $68,588.84, in the form of a check payable to petitioner. III. Summary of Recommended Payments Following Judgment Lump sum payable to petitioner, Lindell Ellis: $68,588.84 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 ALEXIS B. BABCOCK Assistant 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. 2 s/Sarah B. Rifkin SARAH B. RIFKIN 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) 305-5997 Sarah.Rifkin@usdoj.gov Dated: July 9, 2024 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02043-cl-extra-10771696 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-27 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10305108 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2043V LINDELL ELLIS, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: November 21, 2024 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Sarah Black Rifkin, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On November 29, 2023, Lindell Ellis 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 that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration a defined Table injury or in the alternative caused-in-fact injury, after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 1, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On July 9, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 23. 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 $26,323.88 (representing $25,198.20 in fees plus $1,125.68 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed July 12, 2024, ECF No. 27. Furthermore, Petitioner represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 27-3. Respondent reacted to the motion on July 17, 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. Motion at 2-4, ECF No. 28. 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. 27-2. 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. I award a total of $26,323.88 (representing $25,198.20 in fees plus $1,125.68 in costs) as a lump sum in the form of a check jointly payable to Petitioner and Petitioner’s counsel, Jimmy A. Zgheib. 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