VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01549 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01549 Petitioner: Don Andrew Hampton Filed: 2024-10-01 Decided: 2025-09-30 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2023-02-01 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 40534.27 AI-assisted case summary: On October 1, 2024, Don Andrew Hampton filed a petition alleging that he suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving an influenza vaccine on February 1, 2023. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report filed July 9, 2025, agreeing that Mr. Hampton's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that he satisfied the legal prerequisites for compensation. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on July 17, 2025. The public entitlement ruling and damages proffer do not describe the first shoulder symptom, treatment visits, imaging, therapy, injections, or functional limitations. On September 30, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded compensation based on respondent's proffer. Mr. Hampton received $40,000.00 for pain and suffering and $534.27 for past unreimbursed expenses, for a total lump sum of $40,534.27. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine February 1, 2023 causing Table SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Public rulings lack clinical chronology. Award $40,000 pain/suffering + $534.27 expenses = $40,534.27. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition October 1, 2024; entitlement July 17, 2025; damages September 30, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01549-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-19 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/17/2025) regarding 21 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01549-UNJ Document 22 Filed 08/19/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1549V DON ANDREW HAMPTON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: July 17, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 1, 2024, Don Andrew Hampton 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 the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on February 1, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 9, 2025, 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 agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 4 – 5 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10)). 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-01549-UNJ Document 22 Filed 08/19/25 Page 2 of 2 Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. at 4 (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-01549-cl-extra-11123238 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-19 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10656651 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1549V DON ANDREW HAMPTON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: July 17, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 1, 2024, Don Andrew Hampton 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 the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on February 1, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 9, 2025, 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 agrees that Petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Id. at 4 – 5 (citing 42 C.F.R. §§ 100.3(a), (c)(10)). 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). Respondent further agrees that Petitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Vaccine Act. Id. at 4 (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-01549-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-10 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/30/2025) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01549-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/10/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1549V DON ANDREW HAMPTON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: September 30, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On October 1, 2024, Don Andrew Hampton 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 (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on February 1, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 17, 2025, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On September 30, 2025, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the 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-01549-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/10/25 Page 2 of 5 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 $40,534.27 (representing $40,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $534.27 for past unreimbursable expenses) 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-01549-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/10/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS DON ANDREW HAMPTON, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1549V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1 On October 1, 2024, Don Andrew Hampton (“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”), as amended, alleging that he sustained a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) following receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered on February 1, 2023. Petition at 1 (ECF No. 1). On July 9, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed his Rule 4(c) Report conceding that petitioner’s claim meets the Table criteria for SIRVA. ECF No. 20. Accordingly, on July 17, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner is entitled to vaccine compensation for SIRVA following the flu vaccine he received on February 1, 2023. ECF No. 21. 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-01549-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/10/25 Page 4 of 5 I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $40,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $534.27 in past unreimbursable expenses. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1). Petitioner agrees. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award/Recommended Payment The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through one 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 $40,534.27 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Don Andrew Hampton. Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General 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 medical expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:24-vv-01549-UNJ Document 32 Filed 11/10/25 Page 5 of 5 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/Joseph Leavitt JOSEPH LEAVITT Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 T: (202) 616-0515 Dated: September 30, 2025 E: joseph.leavitt@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01549-cl-extra-11200726 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-10 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10734141 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1549V DON ANDREW HAMPTON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: September 30, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON DAMAGES1 On October 1, 2024, Don Andrew Hampton 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 (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on February 1, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 17, 2025, a Ruling on Entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for a SIRVA. On September 30, 2025, Respondent filed a Proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”). Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the 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). 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 $40,534.27 (representing $40,000.00 for pain and suffering, and $534.27 for past unreimbursable expenses) 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 DON ANDREW HAMPTON, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1549V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION 1 On October 1, 2024, Don Andrew Hampton (“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”), as amended, alleging that he sustained a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) following receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered on February 1, 2023. Petition at 1 (ECF No. 1). On July 9, 2025, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (“respondent”) filed his Rule 4(c) Report conceding that petitioner’s claim meets the Table criteria for SIRVA. ECF No. 20. Accordingly, on July 17, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner is entitled to vaccine compensation for SIRVA following the flu vaccine he received on February 1, 2023. ECF No. 21. 1 This Proffer does not include attorneys’ fees and costs, which the parties intend to address after the Damages Decision is issued. I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $40,000.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Past Unreimbursable Expenses Evidence supplied by petitioner documents that he incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to his vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $534.27 in past unreimbursable expenses. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(1). Petitioner agrees. These amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner is entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees. II. Form of the Award/Recommended Payment The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through one 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 $40,534.27 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Don Andrew Hampton. Petitioner is a competent adult. Proof of guardianship is not required in this case. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General 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 medical expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering. 2 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/Joseph Leavitt JOSEPH LEAVITT Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 T: (202) 616-0515 Dated: September 30, 2025 E: joseph.leavitt@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01549-cl-extra-11248637 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10782013 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1549V DON ANDREW HAMPTON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: December 30, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, P.C., Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 1, 2024, Don Andrew Hampton 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 as the result of an influenza vaccination received on February 1, 2023. Petition, ECF No. 1. On September 30, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 26. 1 Because this Decision contains a reasoned explanation for the action taken in this case, it must be made publicly accessible and will be posted on the United States Court of Federal Claims' website, and/or at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/uscourts/national/cofc, in accordance with the E-Government Act of 2002. 44 U.S.C. § 3501 note (2018) (Federal Management and Promotion of Electronic Government Services). This means the Decision will be available to anyone with access to the internet. In accordance with Vaccine Rule 18(b), Petitioner has 14 days to identify and move to redact medical or other information, the disclosure of which would constitute an unwarranted invasion of privacy. If, upon review, I agree that the identified material fits within this definition, I will redact such material from public access. 2 National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, Pub. L. No. 99-660, 100 Stat. 3755. Hereinafter, for ease of citation, all section references to the Vaccine Act will be to the pertinent subparagraph of 42 U.S.C. § 300aa (2018). Petitioner has now filed a motion for attorney’s fees and costs, requesting an award of $33,670.35 (representing $32,004.40 in fees plus $1,665.95 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed October 6, 2025, ECF No. 30. Furthermore, Counsel for Petitioner did not submit any statement or evidence regarding out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Petitioner in this matter. Petitioner’s counsel indicated that “the above statements are an accurate report of the attorneys’ fees and costs incurred by Petitioner.” ECF No. 30 at 1-2. Respondent reacted to the motion on October 6, 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 at 2-5, ECF No. 31. 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. 30-4. 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 $33,670.35 3 (representing $32,004.40 in fees plus $1,665.95 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. 4 IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 3 This amount is intended to cover all legal expenses incurred in this matter. This award encompasses all charges by the attorney against a client, “advanced costs” as well as fees for legal services rendered. Furthermore, § 15(e)(3) prevents an attorney from charging or collecting fees (including costs) that would be in addition to the amount awarded herein. See generally Beck v. Sec’y of Health & Human Servs., 924 F.2d 1029 (Fed. Cir.1991). 4 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