Angela Ayala-Valdez v. HHS - Influenza, shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) (2024)

Angela Ayala-Valdez filed a petition for compensation under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccine on November 20, 2022. She claimed the injury was a Table injury and that she experienced residual effects for more than six months.

The respondent, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, filed a Rule 4(c) Report and Proffer of Compensation, conceding that Petitioner's injury was consistent with SIRVA and that she had satisfied all legal prerequisites for compensation. Based on the respondent's concession and the record, the Chief Special Master found Petitioner entitled to compensation.

Subsequently, a decision awarding damages was issued. The respondent's proffer, which Petitioner agreed with, recommended an award of $70,740.63, comprising $70,000.00 for past pain and suffering and $740.63 for past unreimbursable expenses.

The court awarded this amount as a lump sum payment.