VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02083 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02083 Petitioner: Alan Thielemann Filed: 2023-12-06 Decided: 2025-09-11 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-10-10 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 50000 AI-assisted case summary: On December 6, 2023, Alan Thielemann filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on October 10, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent denied that Mr. Thielemann sustained a SIRVA as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, denied that the vaccine caused his shoulder injury or any other injury, and denied that his current condition was a vaccine-related sequela. The public stipulation does not provide the clinical story beyond the vaccine, injury, and six-month-severity allegations. On September 11, 2025, Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran adopted the parties' stipulation and awarded a lump sum of $50,000.00 through counsel's IOLTA account. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine October 10, 2022 allegedly causing SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. COMPENSATED by stipulation. Respondent denied Table SIRVA, causation, and sequelae; public text lacks clinical detail. Award $50,000. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition December 6, 2023; decision September 11, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02083-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-10-31 Pages: 7 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/11/2025 ) regarding 35 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:23-vv-02083-UNJ Document 41 Filed 10/31/25 Page 1 of 7 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2083V ALAN THIELEMANN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 11, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leigh Finfer, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Irene Angelica Firippis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On December 6, 2023, Alan Thielemann 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”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on October 10, 2022. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at September 10, 2025, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual symptoms of his injury for more than six months after administration of the vaccine. Petition at 2; Stipulation at ¶4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA, as defined in the Table; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that his current conditions is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on September 10, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. 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-02083-UNJ Document 41 Filed 10/31/25 Page 2 of 7 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $50,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Case 1:23-vv-02083-UNJ Document 41 Filed 10/31/25 Page 3 of 7 Vinesign Document ID: B8CCF38A-4FEA-438A-9086-591 D60CCF491 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OJ! FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ALAN THIELEMANN. Petitioner, v. No. 23-2083V Chief Specia1 Master Brian H. Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALT H AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent STIPULATION The parties hereby stipuJate to the following matters: 1. Alan Thielemann, petitioner, filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to-34 (the "Vaccine Program''). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner•s receipt of the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"). 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received the flu vaccine in his left ann on October J0 , 2022. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration ("SIRVA,,) within the time frame set forth in the Table following administration oft he flu vaccine. and that he experienced the residual effects oft his injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on his behalf as a result of the alleged injury. The signed document can be validated at https://app.vinesign.comNerlfy Case 1:23-vv-02083-UNJ Document 41 Filed 10/31/25 Page 4 of 7 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRV~ as defined in the Table; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that his current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry ofj udgment 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-2l(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum payment ofSS0,000.00 be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's counsel's IOLT A account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(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-21(a)(l), 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. I 0. Petitioner and his attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U. S.C. § 300aa-15(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or State health benefits programs (other than Title XIX oft he 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-02083-UNJ Document 41 Filed 10/31/25 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- 1S (i). subject to the availability ofs ufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursable expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner, as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of4 2 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 ofh is 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, causes of action (including agreements.judgments, claims, damages, loss ofs ervices. expenses and all demands ofw hatever kind or nature) that have been brought, could have been brought, or could be timely brought in the Court of Federal Claims, under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa 10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccine administered on or about October 10, 2022, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on December 6, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-2083V. 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry ofj udgment, this agreement shalt be voidable upon proper notice to the Court on behalf of either or both oft he parties. 3 Case 1:23-vv-02083-UNJ Document 41 Filed 10/31/25 Page 6 of 7 15. Ift he special master fails to issue a decision in complete confonnity with the terms of this Stipulation or if the Court ofF ederal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity with a decision that is in complete conformity with the tenns oft his Stipulation, then the parties' settlement and this Stipulation shall be voidable at the sole discretion ofe ither 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 oft he parties hereto to make any payment or to do any act or thing other than is herein expressly stated and clearly agreed to. The parties further agree and understand that the award described in this stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items ofc ompensation 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 ofH ealth and Human Services that the flu vaccine caused petitioner to suffer a shoulder injury or his current disabilities, or any other injury or condition, or that petitioner sustained an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Case 1:23-vv-02083-UNJ Document 41 Filed 10/31/25 Page 7 of 7 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ALAN TIUELEMANN A'ITORNEYOFRECORDFOR AUTHORIZED REPRSENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF fflE ATTORNEY GENERAL: usUacl-..U.u. \4.. On, ~ Li>itARLMAN -...;.:. HEATH.ER Muller Brazil Deputy Director 715 Twining Road, Suite 208 Torts Branch Dresher. PA 19025 Civil Division (215) 885-16SS U.S. Department of Justice E-mail: leigh@muUerbrazil.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AITORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTIIESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND RUMAN SERVICES: Jeffrey S. Dlgltally signed by Jeffrey S. Beach -S ~ c~ - Beach-S Date: 2025.09.03 16:28:56-04'00' for CAPT GEORGE REED GRJMES, MD, MPH I~FIRIPPIS Director, Division oflnjury Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O.Box 146 U.S. DepartmentofHealth Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A Tel: (202) 305-3250 Rockville. MD 20857 E-mail: irene.a. firlppis/a)usdoj .g,ov ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02083-cl-extra-11191726 Date issued/filed: 2025-10-31 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10725141 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2083V ALAN THIELEMANN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 11, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leigh Finfer, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Irene Angelica Firippis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON JOINT STIPULATION1 On December 6, 2023, Alan Thielemann 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”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine he received on October 10, 2022. Petition at 1; Stipulation, filed at September 10, 2025, ¶¶ 1-4. Petitioner further alleges that he suffered the residual symptoms of his injury for more than six months after administration of the vaccine. Petition at 2; Stipulation at ¶4. “Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRVA, as defined in the Table; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner’s alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that his current conditions is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury.” Stipulation at ¶ 6. Nevertheless, on September 10, 2025, the parties filed the attached joint stipulation, stating that a decision should be entered awarding compensation. I find the stipulation reasonable and adopt it as my decision awarding damages, on the terms set forth therein. 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). Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Stipulation, I award the following compensation: A lump sum of $50,000.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner. Stipulation at ¶ 8. This amount represents compensation for all items of damages that would be available under Section 15(a). Id. I approve the requested amount for Petitioner’s compensation. In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the Clerk of Court is directed to enter judgment in accordance with this decision.3 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 Pursuant to Vaccine Rule 11(a), entry of judgment can be expedited by the parties’ joint filing of notice renouncing the right to seek review. 2 Vinesign Document ID: B8CCF38A-4FEA-438A-9086-591 D60CCF491 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OJ! FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ALAN THIELEMANN. Petitioner, v. No. 23-2083V Chief Specia1 Master Brian H. Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent STIPULATION The parties hereby stipuJate to the following matters: 1. Alan Thielemann, petitioner, filed a petition for vaccine compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-10 to-34 (the "Vaccine Program''). The petition seeks compensation for injuries allegedly related to petitioner•s receipt of the influenza ("flu") vaccine, which vaccine is contained in the Vaccine Injury Table (the "Table"). 42 C.F.R. § 100.3(a). 2. Petitioner received the flu vaccine in his left ann on October J0, 2022. 3. The vaccine was administered within the United States. 4. Petitioner alleges that he suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration ("SIRVA,,) within the time frame set forth in the Table following administration ofthe flu vaccine. and that he experienced the residual effects ofthis injury for more than six months. 5. Petitioner represents that there has been no prior award or settlement of a civil action for damages on his behalf as a result of the alleged injury. The signed document can be validated at https://app.vinesign.comNerlfy 6. Respondent denies that petitioner sustained a SIRV~ as defined in the Table; denies that the vaccine caused petitioner's alleged shoulder injury, or any other injury; and denies that his current condition is a sequelae of a vaccine-related injury. 7. Maintaining their above-stated positions, the parties nevertheless now agree that the issues between them shall be settled and that a decision should be entered awarding the compensation described in paragraph 8 of this Stipulation. 8. As soon as practicable after an entry ofjudgment 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-2l(a)(l), the Secretary of Health and Human Services will issue the following vaccine compensation payment: A lump sum payment ofSS0,000.00 be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner's counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. This amount represents compensation for all damages that would be available under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-l 5(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-21(a)(l), 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. I0. Petitioner and his attorney represent that compensation to be provided pursuant to this Stipulation is not for any items or services for which the Program is not primarily liable under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(g), to the extent that payment has been made or can reasonably be expected to be made under any State compensation programs, insurance policies, Federal or 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- 1S(i). subject to the availability ofsufficient statutory funds. 12. The parties and their attorneys further agree and stipulate that, except for any award for attorneys' fees and litigation costs, and past unreimbursable expenses, the money provided pursuant to this Stipulation will be used solely for the benefit of petitioner, as contemplated by a strict construction of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a) and (d), and subject to the conditions of42 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, 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 10 et seq., on account of, or in any way growing out of, any and all known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected personal injuries to or death of petitioner resulting from, or alleged to have resulted from, the flu vaccine administered on or about October 10, 2022, as alleged by petitioner in a petition for vaccine compensation filed on December 6, 2023, in the United States Court of Federal Claims as petition No. 23-2083V. 14. If petitioner should die prior to entry of judgment, this agreement shalt 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 terms of this Stipulation or if the Court of Federal Claims fails to enter judgment in conformity 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 further agree and understand that the award described in this stipulation may reflect a compromise of the parties' respective positions as to liability and/or amount of damages, and further, that a change in the nature of the injury or condition or in the items ofcompensation 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 petitioner to suffer a shoulder injury or his current disabilities, or any other injury or condition, or that petitioner sustained an injury contained in the Vaccine Injury Table. 18. All rights and obligations of petitioner hereunder shall apply equally to petitioner's heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and/or assigns. END OF STIPULATION 4 Respectfully submitted, PETITIONER: ALAN TIUELEMANN A'ITORNEYOFRECORDFOR AUTHORIZED REPRSENTATIVE PETITIONER: OF fflE ATTORNEY GENERAL: usUacl-..U.u. \4.. On, ~ HEATH.ER Li>itARLMAN -...;.:. Muller Brazil Deputy Director 715 Twining Road, Suite 208 Torts Branch Dresher. PA 19025 Civil Division (215) 885-16SS U.S. Department of Justice E-mail: leigh@muUerbrazil.com P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE AITORNEY OF RECORD FOR OFTIIESECRETARYOFHEALTH RESPONDENT: AND RUMAN SERVICES: Dlgltally signed by Jeffrey S. Jeffrey S. Beach -S Beach-S Date: 2025.09.03 for 16:28:56-04'00' CAPT GEORGE REED GRJMES, MD, MPH Director, Division oflnjury ~c~ - I~FIRIPPIS Trial Attorney Compensation Programs Torts Branch Health Systems Bureau Civil Division Health Resources and Services U.S. Department of Justice Administration P.O.Box 146 U.S. DepartmentofHealth Benjamin Franklin Station and Human Services Washington, DC 20044-0146 5600 Fishers Lane, 08W-25A Tel: (202) 305-3250 Rockville. MD 20857 E-mail: irene.a. fir lppis/a)usdoj .g,ov ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_23-vv-02083-cl-extra-11266375 Date issued/filed: 2026-02-23 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10799701 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 23-2083V ALAN THIELEMANN, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: January 22, 2026 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leigh Finfer, Muller Brazil, LLP, Dresher, PA, for Petitioner. Irene Angelica Firippis, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On December 6, 2023, Alan Thielemann filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration following an influenza vaccine he received on October 10, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On September 11, 2025, I issued a decision finding Petitioner entitled to compensation and awarding damages, following briefing by the parties. ECF No. 35. 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 $22,798.11 (representing $22,126.50 in fees plus $671.61 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed October 15, 2025, ECF No. 39. Furthermore, counsel for Petitioner represents that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 39 at 2. Respondent reacted to the motion on October 16, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but deferring resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Respondent’s Response to Motion at 2-3, 3 n.2, ECF No. 40. Petitioner filed no reply thereafter. I have reviewed the billing records submitted with Petitioner’s request. The rates requested for work performed through 2025 are reasonable and consistent with our prior determinations and are hereby awarded herein. Regarding the time billed, I note this case required additional briefing regarding entitlement and damages. See Petitioner’s Motion for a Ruling on the Record on Entitlement and Damages, filed June 23, 2024, ECF No. 29. Petitioner’s counsel expended approximately 15.50 hours drafting the entitlement and damages brief. ECF No. 39 at 16. I find this time to have been reasonably incurred. Petitioner has otherwise provided supporting documentation for all claimed costs. ECF No. 39 at 20-25. 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 $22,798.11 (representing $22,126.50 in fees plus $671.61 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 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 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3