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Category Archives : Defense Base Act (DBA)

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    Common Errors in Defense Base Act Claims
    Posted on Tuesday, February 18, 2020

    Private defense contractors work hard for the United States in overseas posts. These jobs can come with a certain degree of risk - especially the risk of job-related injuries and medical conditions. Traditional workers’ compensation coverage does not apply in these scenario...

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    DBA Claims for Tinnitus
    Posted on Wednesday, February 12, 2020

    Not all injuries to defense contractors working overseas are readily apparent to others. Some contractors struggle with “invisible” conditions, which can disrupt their lives just as much as a broken bone or burn injury. One common condition that might often be overlooked ...

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    Why Was Your Defense Base Act Claim Denied?
    Posted on Tuesday, February 4, 2020

    The Defense Base Act is an important law that protects civilian contractors of the United States government. If you have been injured while performing defense work as a civilian defense contractor, it is important to understand your legal right to worker’s compensation bene...

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    Does the DBA Cover Cancer Treatment?
    Posted on Tuesday, January 21, 2020

    The Defense Base Act (DBA) is legislation that provides protections for civilian contractors working for the United States government overseas, much like workers’ compensation coverage for domestic workers. DBA coverage should provide compensation for contractors who suffer...

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    Are You Covered by the Defense Base Act?
    Posted on Tuesday, December 10, 2019

    State workers’ compensation laws will not entitle you to benefits if you are injured while working overseas. However, the federal government realized the need for coverage for such workers and provided benefits under the Defense Base Act (DBA) to U.S. government contractors...

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