VICP Registry Case Source Bundle Canonical URL: https://vicp-registry.org/case/USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02156 Package ID: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02156 Petitioner: Vanessa Villarreal Filed: 2024-12-31 Decided: 2025-12-02 Vaccine: influenza Vaccination date: 2022-12-15 Condition: Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) Outcome: compensated Award amount USD: 278131.96 AI-assisted case summary: On December 31, 2024, Vanessa Villarreal filed a petition alleging that she developed Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a Vaccine Injury Table injury, after an influenza vaccination administered on December 15, 2022. Respondent conceded entitlement in a Rule 4(c) report, stating that Ms. Villarreal satisfied the Table and Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation criteria for influenza-associated GBS, including onset between three and forty-two days after vaccination and no apparent alternative cause. Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran entered an entitlement ruling on July 17, 2025. Damages were resolved by proffer. On December 2, 2025, Chief Special Master Corcoran awarded a lump sum of $278,131.96: $250,000.00 for pain and suffering and $28,131.96 for unreimbursed expenses. A later February 25, 2026 attorney-fee decision did not change the injury award. Theory of causation field: Influenza vaccine on December 15, 2022, causing Table GBS; COMPENSATED after respondent conceded Table criteria including 3-42 day onset and no apparent alternative cause. Award $278,131.96 ($250,000 pain/suffering + $28,131.96 unreimbursed expenses). Chief SM Brian H. Corcoran, petition filed December 31, 2024; entitlement July 17, 2025; damages December 2, 2025. Attorney: Leah V. Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, Washington DC. Public staged source text: ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 1: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02156-0 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-18 Pages: 2 Docket text: PUBLIC ORDER/RULING (Originally filed: 07/17/2025) regarding 15 Ruling on Entitlement. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-02156-UNJ Document 17 Filed 08/18/25 Page 1 of 2 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2156V VANESSA VILLARREAL, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 17, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Dorian Hurley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 31, 2024, Vanessa Villarreal 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 the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) injury of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on December 15, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects 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 17, 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. 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-02156-UNJ Document 17 Filed 08/18/25 Page 2 of 2 Specifically, Respondent states that “petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”), which afford petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 9. 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-02156-cl-extra-11122532 Date issued/filed: 2025-08-18 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10655945 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2156V VANESSA VILLARREAL, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: July 17, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Dorian Hurley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. RULING ON ENTITLEMENT1 On December 31, 2024, Vanessa Villarreal 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 the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) injury of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on December 15, 2022. Petition at 1. Petitioner further alleges that she suffered the residual effects 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 17, 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. 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). Specifically, Respondent states that “petitioner has satisfied the criteria set forth in the Table and the Qualifications and Aids to Interpretation (“QAI”), which afford petitioner a presumption of causation if the onset of GBS occurs between three and forty-two days after a seasonal flu vaccination and there is no apparent alternative cause.” Id. at 9. 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-02156-1 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-15 Pages: 5 Docket text: PUBLIC DECISION (Originally filed: 12/02/2025) regarding 26 DECISION Stipulation/Proffer. Signed by Chief Special Master Brian H. Corcoran. (cr) Service on parties made. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Case 1:24-vv-02156-UNJ Document 30 Filed 01/15/26 Page 1 of 5 In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2156V VANESSA VILLARREAL, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 2, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Dorian Hurley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 31, 2024, Vanessa Villarreal 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 the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) injury of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on December 15, 2022. 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. On December 2, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded a total of $278,131.97, consisting of $250,000.00 in pain and suffering and $28,131.97 in past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees 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-02156-UNJ Document 30 Filed 01/15/26 Page 2 of 5 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 $278,131.97 (consisting of $250,000.00 in pain and suffering and $28,131.97 in 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). 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-02156-UNJ Document 30 Filed 01/15/26 Page 3 of 5 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS ) VANESSA VILLARREAL, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 24-2156V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 31, 2024, Vanessa Villarreal (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act”), alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on December 15, 2022. Petition at 1. On July 17, 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 Vaccine Act for a GBS Table injury, and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 14 and 15. I. Items of Compensation Based upon the evidence of record, respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded the following: Case 1:24-vv-02156-UNJ Document 30 Filed 01/15/26 Page 4 of 5 A. Pain and Suffering Respondent proffers that petitioner should be awarded $250,000.00 for 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 past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $28,131.97. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). 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 Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. 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:1 A lump sum payment of $278,131.97, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Vanessa Villarreal. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 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 lost earnings, and future pain and suffering. 2 Case 1:24-vv-02156-UNJ Document 30 Filed 01/15/26 Page 5 of 5 HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division JULIA M. COLLISON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Dorian Hurley DORIAN HURLEY 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) 353-7751 Email: Dorian.Hurley@usdoj.gov DATED: December 2, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 4: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02156-cl-extra-11241676 Date issued/filed: 2026-01-15 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10775091 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2156V VANESSA VILLARREAL, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, Filed: December 2, 2025 v. SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Dorian Hurley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION AWARDING DAMAGES1 On December 31, 2024, Vanessa Villarreal 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 the Vaccine Injury Table (“Table”) injury of Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”) as a result of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine administered on December 15, 2022. 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. On December 2, 2025, Respondent filed a proffer on award of compensation (“Proffer”) indicating Petitioner should be awarded a total of $278,131.97, consisting of $250,000.00 in pain and suffering and $28,131.97 in past unreimbursable expenses. Proffer at 1-2. In the Proffer, Respondent represented that Petitioner agrees 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). 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 $278,131.97 (consisting of $250,000.00 in pain and suffering and $28,131.97 in 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). 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 ) VANESSA VILLARREAL, ) ) Petitioner, ) ) No. 24-2156V v. ) Chief Special Master Corcoran ) ECF SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN ) SERVICES, ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENT’S PROFFER ON AWARD OF COMPENSATION On December 31, 2024, Vanessa Villarreal (“petitioner”) filed a petition for compensation (“Petition”) under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-1 to -34 (“Vaccine Act”), alleging that she suffered Guillain-Barré Syndrome (“GBS”), as defined in the Vaccine Injury Table, following receipt of an influenza (“flu”) vaccine on December 15, 2022. Petition at 1. On July 17, 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 Vaccine Act for a GBS Table injury, and the Chief Special Master issued a Ruling on Entitlement, finding petitioner entitled to compensation. ECF Nos. 14 and 15. 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 $250,000.00 for 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 past unreimbursable expenses in the amount of $28,131.97. See 42 U.S.C. § 300aa- 15(a)(1)(B). 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 Petitioner is a competent adult. Evidence of guardianship is not required in this case. 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: 1 A lump sum payment of $278,131.97, to be paid through an ACH deposit to petitioner’s counsel’s IOLTA account for prompt disbursement to petitioner, Vanessa Villarreal. Respectfully submitted, BRETT A. SHUMATE Assistant Attorney General C. SALVATORE D’ALESSIO Director Torts Branch, Civil Division 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 lost earnings, and future pain and suffering. 2 HEATHER L. PEARLMAN Deputy Director Torts Branch, Civil Division JULIA M. COLLISON Assistant Director Torts Branch, Civil Division /s/ Dorian Hurley DORIAN HURLEY 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) 353-7751 Email: Dorian.Hurley@usdoj.gov DATED: December 2, 2025 3 ================================================================================ DOCUMENT 5: USCOURTS-cofc-1_24-vv-02156-cl-extra-11297256 Date issued/filed: 2026-03-27 Pages: 1 Docket text: Supplementary opinion from CourtListener cluster 10830478 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- In the United States Court of Federal Claims OFFICE OF SPECIAL MASTERS No. 24-2156V VANESSA VILLARREAL, Chief Special Master Corcoran Petitioner, v. Filed: February 25, 2026 SECRETARY OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Respondent. Leah VaSahnja Durant, Law Offices of Leah V. Durant, PLLC, Washington, DC, for Petitioner. Dorian Hurley, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, DC, for Respondent. DECISION ON ATTORNEY’S FEES AND COSTS 1 On December 31, 2024, Vanessa Villarreal 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 the Vaccine Injury Table injury of Guillain-Barré Syndrome as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on December 15, 2022. Petition, ECF No. 1. On December 2, 2025, I issued a decision awarding compensation to Petitioner based on the Respondent’s proffer. ECF No. 26. 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 $33,835.38 (representing $26,124.40 in fees plus $7,710.98 in costs). Application for Attorneys’ Fees and Costs (“Motion”) filed January 19, 2026. ECF No. 31. Furthermore, Petitioner filed a signed statement representing that she incurred no personal out-of- pocket expenses. ECF No. 31 at 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. 32 at 2-5. Petitioner filed a reply requesting an award of fees and costs as indicated in the Motion. ECF No. 33. 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. 31-2. 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 $33,835.38 (representing $26,124.40 in fees plus $7,710.98 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