VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01708 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01708 Petitioner: Jennifer Camacho Filed: 2024-10-21 Decided: 2025-10-24 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2023-10-31 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 49135 AI-assisted case summary: Jennifer Camacho filed a petition on October 21, 2024, alleging that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 31, 2023. She alleged a Table SIRVA and residual effects lasting more than six months. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, stating that Ms. Camacho's injury was consistent with a left-sided SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table and that the legal prerequisites were satisfied. Chief Special Master Corcoran granted entitlement on August 22, 2025. Damages were awarded on October 24, 2025. Ms. Camacho received $48,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,135.04 for past unreimbursable expenses, for a total award of $49,135.04. Payment was directed as a lump sum through counsel's IOLTA account. A later March 2026 decision concerned attorney fees and costs only. Ms. Camacho was represented by Leah VaSahnja Durant of the Law Offices of Leah V. Durant PLLC in Washington, D.C. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on October 31, 2023 causing left-sided Table SIRVA. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Respondent conceded the claim met Table SIRVA criteria and legal prerequisites. Petition filed October 21, 2024; entitlement August 22, 2025; damages October 24, 2025 by Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran. Award $49,135.04 total: $48,000 pain and suffering plus $1,135.04 unreimbursable expenses, lump sum through counsel IOLTA. Later fee award was attorney compensation only. Attorney: Leah VaSahnja Durant. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01708-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-25 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 08/22/2025) regarding 22 Ruling on Entitlement ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01708-UNJ Document 26 Filed 09/25/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1708V JENNIFER CAMACHO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: August 22, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 21, 2024, Jennifer Camacho 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”), a defined Table injury, after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on October 31, 2023. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 1, 8. Petitioner also alleged that she received the vaccine within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her SIRVA for more than six months and that neither she nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her SIRVA, alleged as vaccine caused. Id. at ¶¶ 1, 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-01708-UNJ Document 26 Filed 09/25/25 Page 2 of 2 8-9. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 20, 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 “has concluded that [P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with a left-sided SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that based on the record as it now stands, [P]etitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.” Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 2: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01708-cl-extra-11144425 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-25 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10677838 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1708V JENNIFER CAMACHO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: August 22, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On October 21, 2024, Jennifer Camacho 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”), a defined Table injury, after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on October 31, 2023. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 1, 8. Petitioner also alleged that she received the vaccine within the United States, that she suffered the residual effects of her SIRVA for more than six months and that neither she nor any other party has filed a civil action or received compensation for her SIRVA, alleged as vaccine caused. Id. at ¶¶ 1, 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). 8-9. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 20, 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 “has concluded that [P]etitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with a left-sided SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table.” Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that based on the record as it now stands, [P]etitioner has satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation under the Act.” Id. In view of Respondent’s position and the evidence of record, I find that Petitioner is entitled to compensation. IT IS SO ORDERED. s/Brian H. Corcoran Brian H. Corcoran Chief Special Master 2 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 3: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01708-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-24 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 10/24/2025) regarding 29 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer ( Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. )(mpj) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-01708-UNJ Document 33 Filed 11/24/25 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1708V JENNIFER CAMACHO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 24, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On October 21, 2024, Jennifer Camacho 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”), a defined Table injury, after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on October 31, 2023. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 1, 8. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 22, 2025, I issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On October 24, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $49,135.04, representing $48,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,135.04 for past unreimbursable 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-01708-UNJ Document 33 Filed 11/24/25 Page 2 of 5 expenses. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $49,135.04, representing $48,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,135.04 for actual 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). 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-01708-UNJ Document 33 Filed 11/24/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS JENNIFER CAMACHO, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1708V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION1 On October 21, 2024, Jennifer Camacho (“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 she sustained a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) following receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered on October 31, 2023. Petition at 1 (ECF No. 1). On August 20, 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. 21. Accordingly, on August 22, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner is entitled to vaccine compensation for SIRVA following the flu vaccine she received on October 31, 2023. ECF No. 22. 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-01708-UNJ Document 33 Filed 11/24/25 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 $48,000.00 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 she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $1,135.04 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 $49,135.04 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Jennifer Camacho. 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 medical expenses, future lost earnings, and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:24-vv-01708-UNJ Document 33 Filed 11/24/25 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 LARA A. ENGLUND 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: October 24, 2025 E: joseph.leavitt@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01708-cl-extra-11208013 Date issued/filed: 2025-11-24 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10741428 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1708V JENNIFER CAMACHO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: October 24, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On October 21, 2024, Jennifer Camacho 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”), a defined Table injury, after receiving an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on October 31, 2023. Petition at 1, ¶¶ 1, 8. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On August 22, 2025, I issued a ruling on entitlement, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for her SIRVA. On October 24, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $49,135.04, representing $48,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,135.04 for past unreimbursable 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). expenses. Proffer at 2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees with the proffered award. Id. Based on the record as a whole, I find that Petitioner is entitled to an award as stated in the Proffer. Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner a lump sum payment of $49,135.04, representing $48,000.00 for pain and suffering and $1,135.04 for actual 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). 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 JENNIFER CAMACHO, Petitioner, v. No. 24-1708V (ECF) Chief Special Master Corcoran SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION 1 On October 21, 2024, Jennifer Camacho (“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 she sustained a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”) following receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination administered on October 31, 2023. Petition at 1 (ECF No. 1). On August 20, 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. 21. Accordingly, on August 22, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding that petitioner is entitled to vaccine compensation for SIRVA following the flu vaccine she received on October 31, 2023. ECF No. 22. 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 $48,000.00 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 she incurred past unreimbursable expenses related to her vaccine-related injury. Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $1,135.04 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 $49,135.04 to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Jennifer Camacho. 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 medical expenses, 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 LARA A. ENGLUND 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: October 24, 2025 E: joseph.leavitt@usdoj.gov 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-01708-cl-extra-11308164 Date issued/filed: 2026-04-09 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10840817 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-1708V JENNIFER CAMACHO, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: March 5, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Joseph Douglas Leavitt, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On October 21, 2024, Jennifer Camacho 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 a defined Table injury, after receiving an influenza vaccine on October 31, 2023. Petition, ECF No. 1. On October 24, 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 $18,480.35 (representing $17,551.20 in fees plus $929.15 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed January 19, 2026. ECF No. 34. Furthermore, Counsel represents that Petitioner incurred no personal out-of-pocket expenses. Id. at 1- 2. Respondent reacted to the motion on February 2, 2026, indicating that he is satisfied that 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 at 2-4. Petitioner filed a reply requesting an award of fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 36. 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. 34-2. 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 $18,480.35 (representing $17,551.20 in fees plus $929.15 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