What Happens if I am Injured While Working Overseas?
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Date21 Jan 2023
There are various benefits of working as a civilian contractor overseas for the United States government, such as high compensation, good benefits, and marketability. However, like any other job, especially one overseas in potentially volatile areas, it brings additional challenges... Read More →
Four Common Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a DBA Claim
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Date11 Jan 2023
The U.S. government and military rely heavily on civilian defense contractors. According to a recent report, nearly 53,000 U.S. contractors were in the Middle East in 2019, compared with 35,000 U.S. troops. Civilian defense contractors often face the same risks... Read More →
How to Win a DBA Claim
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Date18 Dec 2022
Winning a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim requires a comprehensive understanding of the substantive, procedural, and evidentiary rules that govern the DBA claims process. The Defense Base Act (DBA) is an offshoot of the Longshore & Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act.... Read More →
Defense Base Act Appeals
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Date11 Dec 2022
The time following an overseas injury can be stressful for workers and their loved ones. Although the Defense Base Act (DBA) provides workers’ compensation benefits to qualifying overseas military and U.S. government contractors, these claims are rarely straightforward. Employers and... Read More →
What to Do After a Disputed DBA Claim
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Date30 Nov 2022
Civilian contractors working for the U.S. government or on a military base have certain workers’ compensation protections under the Defense Base Act (DBA). While some exceptions exist, these benefits apply to citizens and foreign workers. However, these protections are not... Read More →
Do You Need to Be a U.S. Citizen to Qualify for DBA Benefits?
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Date25 Nov 2022
The United States military maintains bases, embassies, and other installations in many parts of the world. In addition to U.S. military personnel and U.S. civilian contractors, these bases also employ foreign workers. According to the Department of Labor (DOL), qualifying... Read More →
What to Do if an Employer Does Not Have DBA Insurance
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Date15 Nov 2022
The Defense Base Act (DBA) and Longshore Act require every employer to obtain workers’ compensation benefits provided under the Act or be permissibly self-insured. The Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs (OWCP) is responsible for authorizing insurance carriers and self-insurance of... Read More →
Defense Base Act Coverage and Benefits
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Date08 Nov 2022
The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a form of workers’ compensation that applies to civilian employees working outside of the United States on a U.S. military base or as a contractor with the U.S. government. DBA insurance provides compensation for... Read More →
Open-Air Burn Pit Injuries
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Date27 Oct 2022
During the Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom era, the United States military operated various large burn pits to dispose of human and industrial waste at military bases. While most of the pits were designed for temporary military installations,... Read More →
What Happens After DBA Settlement Approval
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Date21 Oct 2022
Pursuing compensation under the Defense Base Act (DBA) can be a daunting and arduous process. These claims require a comprehensive understanding of complex procedural and substantive laws. Additionally, DBA claimants are often faced with difficult decisions regarding the best avenue... Read More →