Working in a Hostile Enemy Zone and PTSD
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Date30 Jun 2022
Post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) is a complex and potentially chronic condition that often occurs as a result of exposure to a traumatic event. PTSD can interfere with social and personal functioning, and as such, it is critical to identify risk... Read More →
Can You Qualify for DBA Benefits for a PTSD Diagnosis?
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Date26 Jun 2022
Over the past two decades, private contractors have been deployed worldwide. In addition to supporting foreign governments, many contractors support U.S. and allied forces, non-governmental organizations, and private businesses. These contractors provide maintenance, transportation, logistical support, communications, and construction services.... Read More →
Importance of the Defense Base Act for Private Military Contractors
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Date20 Jun 2022
Private security contractors typically work as independent contractors for “private military companies” (“PMCs”). The Defense Base Act (“DBA”) provides significant benefits to injured contractors and death benefits to their qualifying survivors. However, following the death of four military contractors in... Read More →
Appealing the Denial of a DBA Claim
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Date10 Jun 2022
Under the Defense Base Act (“DBA”), the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) provides workers’ compensation benefits to civilian employees working overseas on a U.S. military base or under a government contract. However, as with many government programs and benefits, many... Read More →