Silvia Aguayo v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2026)

Silvia Aguayo filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) as a result of an influenza vaccine administered on September 29, 2022. After the parties could not reach a settlement, the case proceeded to a ruling on entitlement and damages.

The court found that Ms. Aguayo met the criteria for a Table SIRVA, including no prior history of shoulder issues, onset of pain within 48 hours of vaccination, and pain limited to the affected shoulder.

The court also found that she satisfied the additional requirements for compensation, including the six-month severity requirement. Consequently, Ms.

Aguayo was found entitled to compensation. The court awarded her $37,525.00 for past pain and suffering ($37,000.00) and past unreimbursed medical expenses ($525.00).