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

Raquel Lugo filed a petition on March 31, 2026, alleging she suffered a shoulder injury related to vaccine administration (SIRVA) after receiving an influenza vaccination on September 29, 2024. She claimed her injuries lasted more than six months.

The respondent conceded that Petitioner's alleged injury was consistent with SIRVA as defined by the Vaccine Injury Table, noting she had no prior shoulder issues, the pain occurred within 48 hours of vaccination, and symptoms were localized to the vaccination site. The respondent agreed that Petitioner met all legal prerequisites for compensation.

Based on the respondent's concession and the record, Chief Special Master Corcoran found Petitioner entitled to compensation, with damages to be determined.