VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02069 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02069 Petitioner: Mark Johnson Filed: 2023-12-04 Decided: 2024-12-16 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-11-23 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 12500 AI-assisted case summary: On December 4, 2023, Mark Johnson filed a petition under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 23, 2022. Mr. Johnson claimed this was a "Table" injury or, alternatively, a "caused-in-fact" injury. The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, denied that the flu vaccine caused Mr. Johnson's injury or that he sustained a SIRVA Table injury. The parties subsequently filed a joint stipulation to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran reviewed the stipulation and found it reasonable, adopting it as his decision. Pursuant to the stipulation, Mr. Johnson was awarded a lump sum of $12,500.00, payable by check to the petitioner, as compensation for all damages available under the Vaccine Act. This award represents a negotiated settlement of liability and damages. The decision was issued on December 16, 2024. Petitioner was represented by Jimmy A. Zgheib of Zgheib Sayad, P.C., and respondent was represented by Kimberly Shubert Davey of the U.S. Department of Justice. Theory of causation field: Petitioner Mark Johnson alleged a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) following an influenza vaccine on November 23, 2022, claiming it was a Table injury or, alternatively, a caused-in-fact injury. Respondent denied the vaccine caused the injury or that it was a SIRVA Table injury. The parties entered into a joint stipulation to settle the case. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the stipulation, awarding Petitioner a lump sum of $12,500.00 for all damages under the Vaccine Act. The stipulation, filed November 7, 2024, and adopted as a decision on December 16, 2024, represents a negotiated settlement of liability and damages. Petitioner was represented by Jimmy A. Zgheib and respondent by Kimberly Shubert Davey. The public decision does not describe the specific mechanism of injury, onset, symptoms, diagnostic tests, or treatments. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02069-0 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-16 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 11/07/2024 ) regarding 27 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer, Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02069-UNJ Document 33 Filed 12/16/24 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2069V MARK JOHNSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 7, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Kimberly Shubert Davey, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On December 4, 2023, Mark Johnson 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”), a defined Table injury, or in the alternative a caused-in-fact injury, after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on November 23, 2022. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 4, 18-22; Stipulation, filed Nov. 7, 2024, ¶¶ 1-2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that he received the vaccine within the United States, that he suffered the residual effects of the SIRVA for more than six months, and that neither he nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for the SIRVA, alleged as vaccine caused. Petition at ¶¶ 4, 23-25; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused [P]etitioner to suffer a right shoulder injury or any other injury or his current condition, and denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table 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-02069-UNJ Document 33 Filed 12/16/24 Page 2 of 7 Nevertheless, on November 7, 2024, 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 $12,500.00 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. 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(cid:82)(cid:11)(cid:245)(cid:10)(cid:169)(cid:2)(cid:28)(cid:1)(cid:5)(cid:245)(cid:4)(cid:3)(cid:245)(cid:42)(cid:7)(cid:5)(cid:245)(cid:64)(cid:1)(cid:43)(cid:2)(cid:217)(cid:66)(cid:245)(cid:170)(cid:245)(cid:2)(cid:245)(cid:11)(cid:1)(cid:5)(cid:15)(cid:67)(cid:9)(cid:245)(cid:4)(cid:185)(cid:245)(cid:31)(cid:19)(cid:5)(cid:245)(cid:6)(cid:4)(cid:3)(cid:179)(cid:7)(cid:8)(cid:7)(cid:4)(cid:3)(cid:128)(cid:245) Case 1:23-vv-02069-UNJ Document 33 Filed 12/16/24 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer a right shoulder injury or any other injury or his current condition, and denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table 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 tenns of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l(aXl), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $12,500.00 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-lS(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-2 l(a)(1 ), and an application, the parties will 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-l S(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 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. 2 Case 1:23-vv-02069-UNJ Document 33 Filed 12/16/24 Page 5 of 7 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Stipulation and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- l S(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 unreimbursed 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 all 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-IO 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 administered on November 23, 2022, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about December 4, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-2069V. 14. Ifp etitioner should die prior to entry ofj udgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 3 Case 1:23-vv-02069-UNJ Document 33 Filed 12/16/24 Page 6 of 7 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the tenns 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 tenns 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 fwther 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 caused or significantly aggravated petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury or his current condition. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION I I I I I I I I I 4 Case 1:23-vv-02069-UNJ Document 33 Filed 12/16/24 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ~►..,.tu10• MARK JOHNSON ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: .. ,AJl~~.&~o.LJd.M.--- n , ESQ. HEATHER L. PEARLMAN C sel for Petitioner Deputy Director ZGHEIB SAY AD, P.C. Torts Branch, Civil Division 75 S. Broadway, 4th Floor U.S. Department of Justice White Plains, NY l 060 l P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTHESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: ffrey $. Je Digitally signed by Jeffrey S. Beach -S -S Beach 0ate:2024.10.23 for 11:36:37 -04'00' CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Director, Division oflnjury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch, Civil Divi n Health Systems Bureau U.S. Department of Justice Health Resources and Services P.O. Box 146 Administration Benjamin Franklin Station U.S. Department of Health Washington, DC 20044-0146 and Human Services (202) 307-1815 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W2SA kimberly.davey@usdoj.gov Rockville, MD 20857 \:1:\~~ Dated: \\ 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02069-cl-extra-10759676 Date issued/filed: 2024-12-16 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10293088 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2069V MARK JOHNSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: November 7, 2024 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy A. Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, P.C., White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Kimberly Shubert Davey, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On December 4, 2023, Mark Johnson 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”), a defined Table injury, or in the alternative a caused-in-fact injury, after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on November 23, 2022. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 4, 18-22; Stipulation, filed Nov. 7, 2024, ¶¶ 1-2, 4. Petitioner further alleges that he received the vaccine within the United States, that he suffered the residual effects of the SIRVA for more than six months, and that neither he nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for the SIRVA, alleged as vaccine caused. Petition at ¶¶ 4, 23-25; Stipulation at ¶¶ 3-5. “Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused [P]etitioner to suffer a right shoulder injury or any other injury or his current condition, and denies that [P]etitioner sustained a SIRVA Table 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 November 7, 2024, 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 $12,500.00 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. 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Respondent denies that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer a right shoulder injury or any other injury or his current condition, and denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA Table 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 tenns of this Stipulation, and after petitioner has filed an election to receive compensation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-2 l(aXl), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum of $12,500.00 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-lS(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-2 l(a)(1 ), and an application, the parties will 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-l S(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 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. 2 11. Payment made pursuant to paragraph 8 of this Stipulation and any amounts awarded pursuant to paragraph 9 of this Stipulation will be made in accordance with 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- l S(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 unreimbursed 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 all 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-IO 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 administered on November 23, 2022, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on or about December 4, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-2069V. 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry ofjudgment, this agreement shall be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both of the parties. 3 15. If the special master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the tenns 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 tenns 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 fwther 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 caused or significantly aggravated petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury or his current condition. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION I I I I I I I I I 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ~► ..,.tu10• MARK JOHNSON ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL: .. ,AJl~~.&~o.LJd.M.--- n , ESQ. HEATHER L. PEARLMAN C sel for Petitioner Deputy Director ZGHEIB SAYAD, P.C. Torts Branch, Civil Division 75 S. Broadway, 4th Floor U.S. Department of Justice White Plains, NY l060 l P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTHESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND HUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey $. Digitally signed by Jeffrey S. Beach -S Beach -S 0ate:2024.10.23 11:36:37 -04'00' for CAPT GEORGE REED GRIMES, MD, MPH Director, Division oflnjury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch, Civil Divi n Health Systems Bureau U.S. Department of Justice Health Resources and Services P.O. Box 146 Administration Benjamin Franklin Station U.S. Department of Health Washington, DC 20044-0146 and Human Services (202) 307-1815 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W2SA kimberly.davey@usdoj.gov Rockville, MD 20857 Dated: \ \ \:1:\~~ 5 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02069-cl-extra-10838871 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-03 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10372283 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2069V MARK JOHNSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 28, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Jimmy Zgheib, Zgheib Sayad, PC, White Plains, NY, for Petitioner. Kimberly Shubert Davey, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On December 4, 2023, Mark Johnson 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”), a defined Table injury, or in the alternative a caused-in-fact injury, after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on November 23, 2022. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 4, 18-22. On November 7, 2024, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the parties’ stipulation. ECF No. 27. 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). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $22,801.63 (representing $21,976.40 in fees plus $825.23 in costs). Motion for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed November 11, 2024, ECF No. 31. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that Petitioner incurred no out-of-pocket expenses. ECF No. 31 – 2. Respondent reacted to the motion on November 13, 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. 32. 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. 31 - 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 $22,801.63 (representing $21,976.40 in attorney’s fees and $825.23 in attorneys’ 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