Understanding the DBA Settlement Process
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Date10 Mar 2023
Defense Base Act (DBA) cases and claims frequently result in settlements. The DBA claims process is often drawn out and confusing, and going through such a case is a stressful and complicated process. In many cases, insurance companies rely on... Read More →
Filing a Defense Base Act Claim
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Date12 Oct 2022
The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a federal workers’ compensation program for U.S. government contractors working overseas. It is critical that overseas contractors understand the Act, as courts have clarified that the DBA is the sole remedy for workers falling... Read More →
Is There a Need for US Civilian Contractors in Ukraine?
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Date31 Aug 2022
Is There a Need for US Civilian Contractors in Ukraine? The Russian invasion of Ukraine has brought great suffering to the people of that land and those in other parts of the world. The calls for increased military spending may... Read More →
DBA Claims for Overuse Injuries
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Date24 Aug 2022
DBA Claims for Overuse Injuries Those suffering from overuse injuries because of their occupation as a civilian employee working under contract with the U.S. government or outside the United States on U.S. military bases may be eligible for benefits under... Read More →
Securing Defense Base Act Benefits Quickly
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Date17 Aug 2022
The Department of Labor, Office of Workers’ Compensation Program (OWCP), in conjunction with the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation (DLHWC), is responsible for reviewing and administering medical and disability claims for civilian employees injured overseas while working on a U.S.... Read More →
What Is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder?
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Date18 Jul 2022
Post-traumatic stress disorder (“PTSD”) is not a new diagnosis, however, the condition has only really begun to be understood by the medical community over the past few decades. Previously, PTSD was known as “shell shock,” however, in 1980, the condition... Read More →
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 →