VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02138 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02138 Petitioner: Ebonie Johnson Filed: 2024-12-27 Decided: 2025-09-29 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2023-01-31 Condition: shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 48424.03 AI-assisted case summary: On December 27, 2024, Ebonie Johnson filed a petition alleging that an influenza vaccine administered on January 31, 2023 caused a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration. Respondent conceded entitlement, agreeing that the record supported Table SIRVA: Ms. Johnson had no prior left-shoulder pain, inflammation, or dysfunction; onset occurred within 48 hours; her pain and reduced range of motion were limited to the shoulder; no other condition better explained the injury; and residual effects lasted more than six months. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran found entitlement on July 31, 2025. On September 29, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded damages. Ms. Johnson received $47,500.00 for pain and suffering and $924.03 for an Indiana Medicaid lien, for a total of $48,424.03. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine January 31, 2023 causing Table SIRVA; adult, exact age not stated; onset within 48 hours/same day field. ENTITLEMENT CONCEDED; COMPENSATED. Key facts: no prior left-shoulder dysfunction, pain/ROM limited to shoulder, no alternative cause, residual effects over six months. Award $47,500 pain/suffering + $924.03 Indiana Medicaid lien = $48,424.03. Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran; petition December 27, 2024; entitlement July 31, 2025; damages September 29, 2025. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02138-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-03 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/31/2025) regarding 16 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-02138-UNJ Document 21 Filed 09/03/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2138V EBONIE JOHNSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 31, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Mitchell Jones, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 27, 2024, Ebonie Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on January 31, 2023. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual symptoms of her injury for more than six months. Petition at 8. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 29, 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 states that “petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA 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-02138-UNJ Document 21 Filed 09/03/25 Page 2 of 2 as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion was limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months and that based on the record as it now stands, Petitioner 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-02138-cl-extra-11132058 Date issued/filed: 2025-09-03 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10665471 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2138V EBONIE JOHNSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 31, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Mitchell Jones, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 27, 2024, Ebonie Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) as the result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccination received on January 31, 2023. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual symptoms of her injury for more than six months. Petition at 8. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 29, 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 states that “petitioner’s alleged injury is consistent with SIRVA 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). as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table. Specifically, petitioner had no history of pain, inflammation, or dysfunction of her left shoulder prior to vaccination; pain occurred within forty-eight hours after receipt of an intramuscular vaccination; pain and reduced range of motion was limited to the shoulder in which the vaccine was administered; and no other condition or abnormality has been identified to explain petitioner’s shoulder pain.” Id. at 4. Respondent further agrees that Petitioner suffered the residual effects of her condition for more than six months and that based on the record as it now stands, Petitioner 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-02138-1 Date issued/filed: 2025-10-30 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 09/29/2025) regarding 23 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made. (Main Document 32 replaced on 10/30/2025 with correct document) (ep). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-02138-UNJ Document 32 Filed 10/30/25 Page 1 of 5 CORRECTED In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2138V EBONIE JOHNSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 29, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Mitchell Jones, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 27, 2024, Ebonie Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccination received on January 31, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 31, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On September 29, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $47,500.00, as well as funds to satisfy a Medicaid lien. 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. 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-02138-UNJ Document 32 Filed 10/30/25 Page 2 of 5 Pursuant to the terms stated in the attached Proffer, I award Petitioner the following: A. A lump sum payment of $47,500.00 (in pain and suffering), to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner; and B. A lump sum payment of $924.03, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of Indiana Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to Petitioner and: Carelon P.O. Box 659940 San Antonio, TX 78265-9939 ATTN: Jeffrey A. Duggins Re: Ebonie Johnson Medicaid ID No. 100726531599 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to Carelon for satisfaction of the Medicid lien. These amounts represent 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-02138-UNJ Document 32 Filed 10/30/25 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ___________________________________ ) EBONIE JOHNSON, ) ) Petitioner, ) No. 24-2138V ) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. ) ECF ) SECRETARY OF HEALTH ) AND HUMAN SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ___________________________________ ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 27, 2024, Ebonie Johnson (“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 suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza vaccine she received on January 31, 2023. Petition at 1. On July 29, 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 Table injury for SIRVA after a flu vaccination, and on July 31, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 15, 16. I. Items of Compensation Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: Case 1:24-vv-02138-UNJ Document 32 Filed 10/30/25 Page 4 of 5 A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $47,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of Indiana’s Medicaid lien in the amount of $924.03, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of Indiana may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of Indiana has made to or on behalf of petitioner from the date of her eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as a result of her alleged vaccine-related injury suffered on or about January 31, 2023. The above amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees II. Form of the Award The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through two lump sum payments described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following: 1 A. A lump sum payment of $47,500.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. B. A lump sum payment of $924.03, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of Indiana Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: 1 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 pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 Case 1:24-vv-02138-UNJ Document 32 Filed 10/30/25 Page 5 of 5 Carelon P.O. Box 659940 San Antonio, TX 78265-9939 ATTN: Jeffrey A. Duggins Re: Ebonie Johnson Medicaid ID No. 100726531599 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to Carelon for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. 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/ Mitchell H. Jones MITCHELL H. JONES Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 305-1748 mitchell.jones@usdoj.gov DATED: September 29, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02138-cl-extra-11181454 Date issued/filed: 2025-10-30 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10714869 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CORRECTED In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2138V EBONIE JOHNSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: September 29, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Mitchell Jones, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 27, 2024, Ebonie Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq.2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleges that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (“SIRVA”) resulting from an influenza vaccination received on January 31, 2023. Petition at 1. The case was assigned to the Special Processing Unit of the Office of Special Masters. On July 31, 2025, a ruling on entitlement was issued, finding Petitioner entitled to compensation for SIRVA. On September 29, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded $47,500.00, as well as funds to satisfy a Medicaid lien. 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. 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 Proffer, I award Petitioner the following: A. A lump sum payment of $47,500.00 (in pain and suffering), to be paid through an ACH deposit to Petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to Petitioner; and B. A lump sum payment of $924.03, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of Indiana Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to Petitioner and: Carelon P.O. Box 659940 San Antonio, TX 78265-9939 ATTN: Jeffrey A. Duggins Re: Ebonie Johnson Medicaid ID No. 100726531599 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to Carelon for satisfaction of the Medicid lien. These amounts represent 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 ___________________________________ ) EBONIE JOHNSON, ) ) Petitioner, ) No. 24-2138V ) Chief Special Master Corcoran v. ) ECF ) SECRETARY OF HEALTH ) AND HUMAN SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ___________________________________ ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 27, 2024, Ebonie Johnson (“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 suffered a Shoulder Injury Related to Vaccine Administration (“SIRVA”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following administration of an influenza vaccine she received on January 31, 2023. Petition at 1. On July 29, 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 Table injury for SIRVA after a flu vaccination, and on July 31, 2025, the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 15, 16. I. Items of Compensation Based on the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $47,500.00 in pain and suffering. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a)(4). Petitioner agrees. B. Medicaid Lien Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded funds to satisfy the State of Indiana’s Medicaid lien in the amount of $924.03, which represents full satisfaction of any right of subrogation, assignment, claim, lien, or cause of action the State of Indiana may have against any individual as a result of any Medicaid payments the State of Indiana has made to or on behalf of petitioner from the date of her eligibility for benefits through the date of judgment in this case as a result of her alleged vaccine-related injury suffered on or about January 31, 2023. The above amounts represent all elements of compensation to which petitioner would be entitled under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(a). Petitioner agrees II. Form of the Award The parties recommend that compensation provided to petitioner should be made through two lump sum payments described below, and request that the Chief Special Master’s decision and the Court’s judgment award the following: 1 A. A lump sum payment of $47,500.00, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner. B. A lump sum payment of $924.03, representing compensation for satisfaction of the State of Indiana Medicaid lien, in the form of a check payable jointly to petitioner and: 1 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 pain and suffering, and future lost wages. 2 Carelon P.O. Box 659940 San Antonio, TX 78265-9939 ATTN: Jeffrey A. Duggins Re: Ebonie Johnson Medicaid ID No. 100726531599 Petitioner agrees to endorse the check to Carelon for satisfaction of the Medicaid lien. Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. 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/ Mitchell H. Jones MITCHELL H. JONES Trial Attorney Torts Branch, Civil Division U.S. Department of Justice P.O. Box 146 Benjamin Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044-0146 Tel: (202) 305-1748 mitchell.jones@usdoj.gov DATED: September 29, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02138-cl-extra-11243374 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-20 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10776787 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2138V EBONIE JOHNSON, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: December 15, 2025 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Elizabeth Hess, Shannon Law Group, Woodridge, IL, for Petitioner. Mitchell Jones, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On December 27, 2024, Ebonie Johnson filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, 42 U.S.C. §300aa-10, et seq. 2 (the “Vaccine Act”). Petitioner alleged that she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration resulting from an influenza vaccination received on January 31, 2023. Petition, ECF No. 1. On September 29, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 23. 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 inf ormation, 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 f rom 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 ref erences 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 $31,137.52 (representing $ 30,019.00 in fees plus $ 1,118.52 in costs). Application for Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed October 8, 2025, ECF No. 30. Furthermore, Counsel for Petitioner did not herein request or claim reimbursement of personal out-of-pocket expenses incurred by Petitioner. Respondent reacted to the motion on October 21, 2025, indicating that he defers resolution of the amount to be awarded to my discretion. Response at 2-5, ECF No. 31. 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. 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. I award a total of $31,137.52 (representing $ 30,019.00 in fees plus $ 1,118.52 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 f iling a joint notice renouncing their right to seek review. 2