VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01149 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01149 Petitioner: Tracy Ray Filed: 2024-07-26 Decided: 2025-10-08 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-11-03 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 130524.74 AI-assisted case summary: On July 26, 2024, Tracy Ray filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccination administered on November 3, 2022 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. She proceeded through the Special Processing Unit. Respondent conceded entitlement, and Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found Ms. Ray entitled to compensation on February 27, 2025. The parties later resolved damages by proffer. The damages decision stated that Ms. Ray should receive $122,500.00 for pain and suffering, $5,944.97 for unreimbursed expenses, and $2,079.77 for lost wages. On October 8, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a total lump sum of $130,524.74, payable through counsel's IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Ms. Ray. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on November 3, 2022, causing SIRVA; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded entitlement. Award $130,524.74 ($122,500 pain/suffering + $5,944.97 unreimbursed expenses + $2,079.77 lost wages). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed July 26, 2024; entitlement February 27, 2025; damages October 8, 2025. Attorney: Christopher Williams, Siri & Glimstad. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01149-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-01 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 02/27/2025) regarding 16 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (kle) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01149-UNJ Document 20 Filed 04/01/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1149V TRACY RAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 27, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Christopher Williams, Siri & Glimstad LLP, New York, NY, for Petitioner. Michael Bliley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On July 26, 2024, Tracy Ray 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on November 3, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On February 24, 2025, Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with 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 1:24-vv-01149-UNJ Document 20 Filed 04/01/25 Page 2 of 2 SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 5 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. (internal citations omitted). 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_24-vv-01149-cl-extra-10837244 Date issued/filed: 2025-04-01 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10370656 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1149V TRACY RAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 27, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Christopher Williams, Siri & Glimstad LLP, New York, NY, for Petitioner. Michael Bliley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On July 26, 2024, Tracy Ray 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on November 3, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On February 24, 2025, Respondent filed a Rule 4(c) Report in which he concedes that Petitioner is entitled to compensation in this case. Respondent’s Rule 4(c) Report at 1. Specifically, Respondent agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with 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). SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 5 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10)). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. (internal citations omitted). 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_24-vv-01149-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-10 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/08/2025) regarding 29 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (nh) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01149-UNJ Document 34 Filed 11/10/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1149V TRACY RAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 8, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Christopher Williams, Siri & Glimstad LLP, New York, NY, for Petitioner. Michael Bliley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On July 26, 2024, Tracy Ray 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on November 3, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On February 27, 2025, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On October 8, 2025, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with 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 1:24-vv-01149-UNJ Document 34 Filed 11/10/25 Page 2 of 5 the proffered award. Id. at 1 – 2. 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, Petitioner is awarded a lump sum of $130,524.74 (representing $122,500.00 for pain and suffering, $5,944.97 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $2,079.77 for past lost earnings) to 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 Section 15(a). Proffer at 2. 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 1:24-vv-01149-UNJ Document 34 Filed 11/10/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS TRACY RAY, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1149V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1 On July 26, 2024, Tracy Ray (“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 sustained a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following receipt of an influenza vaccine on November 3, 2022. Petition at 1. On February 24, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on February 27, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 15; ECF No. 16. I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: 1 This Proffer does not include attorneys’ fees and costs, which the parties intend to address after the Damages Decision is issued. Case 1:24-vv-01149-UNJ Document 34 Filed 11/10/25 Page 4 of 5 A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $122,500.00 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 $5,944.97. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Lost Earnings Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred lost earnings related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $2,079.77. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. The above 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/Recommended Payment The parties recommend that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following: 2 A lump sum payment of $130,524.74 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Tracy Ray. Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case. 2 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 1:24-vv-01149-UNJ Document 34 Filed 11/10/25 Page 5 of 5 Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division GABRIELLE M. FIELDING Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Michael S. Bliley MICHAEL S. BLILEY Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 616-4357 Michael.Bliley@usdoj.gov Date: October 8, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01149-cl-extra-11200815 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-10 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10734230 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1149V TRACY RAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 8, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Christopher Williams, Siri & Glimstad LLP, New York, NY, for Petitioner. Michael Bliley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On July 26, 2024, Tracy Ray 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on November 3, 2022. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On February 27, 2025, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On October 8, 2025, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with 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). the proffered award. Id. at 1 – 2. 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, Petitioner is awarded a lump sum of $130,524.74 (representing $122,500.00 for pain and suffering, $5,944.97 for past unreimbursable expenses, and $2,079.77 for past lost earnings) to 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 Section 15(a). Proffer at 2. 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 TRACY RAY, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1149V Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND ECF HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION 1 On July 26, 2024, Tracy Ray (“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 sustained a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following receipt of an influenza vaccine on November 3, 2022. Petition at 1. On February 24, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed a Rule 4(c) Report indicating that this case is appropriate for compensation under the terms of the Act for a SIRVA Table injury, and on February 27, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF No. 15; ECF No. 16. I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: 1 This Proffer does not include attorneys’ fees and costs, which the parties intend to address after the Damages Decision is issued. A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $122,500.00 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 $5,944.97. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). Petitioner agrees. C. Lost Earnings Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that she incurred lost earnings related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded past lost wages in the amount of $2,079.77. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(3)(A). Petitioner agrees. The above 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/Recommended Payment The parties recommend that the compensation provided to petitioner should be made through a lump sum payment as described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following: 2 A lump sum payment of $130,524.74 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Tracy Ray. Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case. 2 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 Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division GABRIELLE M. FIELDING Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Michael S. Bliley MICHAEL S. BLILEY Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146, Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 616-4357 Michael.Bliley@usdoj.gov Date: October 8, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01149-cl-extra-11293090 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-25 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10826318 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1149V TRACY RAY, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: January 29, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Christopher Williams, Siri & Glimstad LLP, New York, NY, for Petitioner. Michael Bliley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On July 26, 2024, Tracy Ray 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 shoulder injury related to vaccine administration as the result of an influenza vaccination received on November 3, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On October 8, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 29. 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 $48,950.54 (representing $47,689.00 in fees plus $1,261.54 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed November 3, 2025, ECF No. 33. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that no personal out-of-pocket expenses were incurred. ECF No. 33-4. Respondent reacted to the motion on November 30, 2025, indicating that he is satisfied the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys’ fees and costs are met in this case but defers resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. ECF No. 35. 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. 33-3. 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 $48,950.54 (representing $47,689.00 in fees plus $1,261.54 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