Injury Claims under the Defense Base Act
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Date31 May 2022
Individuals who work overseas for the government often experience exposure to various traumatic events that can cause emotional distress and trigger psychological conditions. In some cases, these conditions go unnoticed until after the worker is re-deployed. These situations bring up... Read More →
Statute of Limitations for Defense Base Act Claims
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Date26 May 2022
The Defense Base Act (“DBA”) has a one-year statute of limitations. As such, under the DBA, claimants have one year after an injury to file a disability claim with the U.S. Department of Labor. However, claimants diagnosed with an “occupational... Read More →
Defense Base Act Waivers
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Date17 May 2022
Defense Base Act (“DBA”) insurance is a federal workers’ compensation law under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. The law requires insurance coverage for employees working under a U.S. Government contract or as a civilian on a military base... Read More →
Qualifying Employees Under the Defense Base Act
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Date10 May 2022
Congress enacted the Defense Base Act (“DBA”) to provide disability compensation benefits to a unique group of the American workforce, specifically, military contractors working abroad. According to a report from the Congressional Research Service, defense contractors accounted for over half... Read More →
Defense Base Act Claims for VA Burn Pit Injuries
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Date01 May 2022
While most people understand the combat-related risks of serving in the military, there has been a recent emphasis on additional risks to active service members and civilian employees working on U.S. military bases abroad. In addition to acute physical injuries,... Read More →
War Hazards and the Defense Base Act
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Date23 Apr 2022
The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”) provides compensation to qualifying employees of maritime employers. Like the Federal Employment Compensation Act, the Office of Workers’ Compensation administers the LHWCA. The Defense Base Act (“DBA”) is an extension of the... Read More →
Frequently Asked Questions About the Defense Base Act
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Date16 Apr 2022
The Defense Base Act (“DBA”) is an extension of the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (“LHWCA”). Under the DBA, many federal government contractors and subcontractors must provide workers’ compensation insurance for employees working outside of the United States. Although... Read More →
Resolving Defense Base Act Claims Through Settlements
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Date31 Mar 2022
There are several ways to reach a resolution in a Defense Base Act (DBA) claim. A DBA attorney can assist claimants in making an informed decision regarding the best course of action. Resolution can come from litigation or settling before... Read More →
Obtaining Defense Base Act Benefits for PTSD
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Date25 Mar 2022
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can range in severity and duration. Many people associate PTSD with combat; however, the condition can arise after a person experiences severe trauma or a life-threatening event. Those who have PTSD... Read More →
Appealing a Defense Base Act Claim Denial
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Date09 Mar 2022
The Defense Base Act (DBA) provides compensation for disability or death to those employed at military, air, and naval bases outside of the United States. The Senate and House of Representatives enacted this Act to extend the federal workers’ compensation... Read More →