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Who Is Eligible For Benefits Under The Defense Base Act?

Date15 Jan 2024

The Defense Base Act is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act (LHWCA). The LHWCA provides workers’ compensation benefits to qualifying maritime workers and longshoremen and can provide death benefits to their surviving family members. Congress passed the DBA...

Claims Under the Defense Base Act Rising Throughout the Country

Date31 Dec 2023

Defense Base Act (DBA) Claims Rising The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs tracks DBA claims statistics and data. According to reports coming from the Department of Labor, the number of DBA claims has continued to trend upwards. DBA...

Defense Base Act Statute of Limitations Guide

Date15 Dec 2023

The Defense Base Act (DBA) covers civilian employees working outside the United States on U.S. military bases or under a contract with the U.S. government for public works or national defense. It’s designed to provide workers’ medical treatment and compensation protection to...

Eligibility for Defense Base Act (DBA) Benefits

Date05 Dec 2023

The Department of Labor (DOL) manages the Defense Base Act (DBA) program. According to policy laid out by the DOL, the DBA provides benefits to civilian contractors under the following four conditions: (1) contractors working for private employers on U.S. military bases...

What Are Some Common Injuries that Qualify Under the Defense Base Act?

Date20 Nov 2023

What is the Defense Base Act (DBA)? The Defense Base Act (DBA) is an important federal law that provides benefits and protections to employees engaging in defense contract work overseas. Such workers face unique risks and challenges while serving their country in...

Understanding the Payment Structure of a DBA Settlement

Date05 Nov 2023

Defense Base Act (DBA) settlement payments are divided into two payment formats, lump sum payments and regularly scheduled payments over an extended period of time. One of the common questions about the settlement process is which option a claimant should choose if...