The VIP Bar Association announces that Special Master Gowen will retire from the Office of Special Masters effective March 3, 2026.
Special Master Gowen has served with distinction in the Office of Special Masters since his appointment on March 3, 2014, presiding over vaccine injury compensation cases filed under the National Childhood Vaccine Injury Act. Throughout his tenure, he has overseen complex medical and legal proceedings, conducted evidentiary hearings, resolved expert disputes, and issued well-reasoned decisions addressing entitlement, damages, and attorney’s fees. His professionalism, diligence, and commitment to fair adjudication have contributed meaningfully to the administration of justice within the Vaccine Program.
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The VIP Bar Association thanks Special Master Gowen for his 12 years of dedicated service and extends its best wishes upon his retirement.
The United States Court of Federal Claims has announced a vacancy for one Special Master position in the Office of Special Masters (Announcement No. OSM-2026-01-SM).
The application deadline is March 20, 2026. Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit materials promptly.
The VIP Bar Association encourages the legal community to share this announcement widely with qualified individuals who have significant litigation and adjudicatory experience. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the position should contact Renee Gentry at renee@gentryesq.com for additional information or guidance regarding the application process.
With the March 20, 2026, deadline rapidly approaching, timely submission is essential.
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