LAURA D. MILLMAN, Special Master.
On January 31, 2017, petitioner filed a petition under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act, 42 U.S.C. §§ 300aa-10-34 (2012), alleging that he suffered Guillain-Barré syndrome ("GBS") as a result of the influenza ("flu") vaccination he received on September 22, 2015. Pet. Preamble.
On November 7, 2017, respondent filed a proffer. On the same day, the undersigned issued a decision awarding compensation in the amount set forth in the proffer.
On December 22, 2017, petitioner filed a motion for attorneys' fees and costs, requesting attorneys' fees of $16,944.00 and attorneys' costs of $1,490.59, for a total request of $18,434.59. Because counsel paid the filing fee, petitioner had no costs.
On January 4, 2018, respondent filed a response to petitioner's motion explaining he is satisfied that this case meets the statutory requirements for an award of attorneys' fees and costs under 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e)(1)(A)-(B). Resp. at 2. Respondent "respectfully recommends that the [undersigned] exercise her discretion and determine a reasonable award for attorneys' fees and costs."
The Vaccine Act permits an award of "reasonable attorneys' fees" and "other costs, incurred in any proceeding on such petition" 42 U.S.C. § 300aa-15(e)(1). The special master has "wide discretion in determining the reasonableness" of attorneys' fees and costs.
Based on her experience and review of the billing records submitted by petitioner, the undersigned finds petitioner's attorneys' fees and costs request reasonable. Therefore, the undersigned
Accordingly, the court awards
In the absence of a motion for review filed pursuant to RCFC Appendix B, the clerk of the court is directed to enter judgment herewith.