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What Is The Defense Base Act Law?

 

Facts Every Civilian Working For The Government Should Know

It is important for any civilian working on an overseas military installation to understand what the Defense Base Act is.  The DBA provides Federal Workers’ Compensation insurance that compensates an individual for injuries they may have received while employed on an international base. The King Law Firm is an experienced Workers’ Compensation firm that provides DBA representation to individuals.

Civilians who have been injured while employed by a company that does overseas operations for the U.S. Defense Department may be entitled to Workers’ Compensation benefits.

The Defense Base Act (42 U.S. Code § 1651) provides civilian employees Federal Workers’ Compensation protection when they work (1) at any United States military, air, or naval base outside the country, or (2) under a contract with the United States government for public works or national defense.

Our experienced Defense Base Act lawyers can determine if you are qualified to receive compensation and medical benefits.  DBA Law is complicated, so you will need the help of an experienced attorney to guide you through the process of obtaining relief.  Our attorneys are available to assist you when you retain our DBA claim service. Contact us today for a 100% free consultation.

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Types Of Injuries Covered Under DBA

DBA law entitles your employer to have you examined by a doctor to confirm that you need treatment and other benefits. Treatment, rehabilitation, prescriptions, and travel time to the doctor will be covered by the DBA.

Unscheduled Injury

Unscheduled injuries covered under the Defense Base Act include, but are not limited to:

  • Back injury
  • Shoulder pain injury
  • Hip injury
  • Neck and spinal cord injury
  • Head and traumatic brain injuries
  • Burns
  • Limb loss
  • Post-traumatic stress disorder

Scheduled Injury

A scheduled disability refers to, the loss of, or loss of function of a body part, such as a limb or hearing. If your injury fits into one of the above-mentioned categories, you may be entitled to receive benefits under the DBA for a set period, depending on the severity of your injury.

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 Who Is Covered Under The DBA?

In 1941 congress initially adopted the DBA in order to cover workers on military bases located outside of the United States, worldwide. Since then, amendments have increased the DBA’s protections.  It now covers the employees of civilian contractors who complete missions that were typically the responsibility of the US military.

 

This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Employees under public work contracts with any United States government agency.
  • Employees under Foreign Assistance Act contracts approved and funded by the United States government.
  • Employees of United States companies providing services for the benefit of the military.
  • Employees of American contractors performing public works at a military base in a United States territory outside the continent in support of military assistance programs within allied nations.
  • Employees of private companies on United States military bases used by our government for military purposes.

 

Below are a few of the companies that hire civilian employees to perform operations for the United States Department of Defense:

  • Halliburton
  • Blackwater
  • AECOM
  • Kellogg, Brown & Root (KBR)
  • DynCorp
  • Global Linguist Solutions
  • DRS Technologies

 

What are the criteria for Injuries Covered by The DBA?

Workers who have suffered an injury while working on an international base are covered by The Federal Workers’ Compensation. Although the criteria may sound simple, qualifying for DBA can be very complicated. Below are some criteria that help determine the validity of a DBA claim:

Did the Injury occur from a job duty?

Did the Injury occur due to a willful act?

How quickly did the injured party seek treatment?

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Defense Base Act Benefits / Compensation 

You may be entitled to the following benefits under the DBA

Medical Benefits:

Medical treatment by the physician of your choice.

Medical care must be related to your employment and Injury.

Medical treatment is payable as long as required.

 

Death Benefits:

Payment for burial expenses.

Wages for Spouse or child.

Spousal payment benefits are a lifetime unless the spouse remarries.

Child benefits are paid until age 18 or 23 if a full-time student.

 

Lifetime Disability Benefits:

Payment for permanent disability continues as long as you have a disability.

 

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

Made Available for permanently disabled employees who are unable to return to employment without assistance.

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