New scientific and medical research relevant to military veterans, civilians, and independent contractors shows that there is a potential correlation between the onset of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The University of Iowa Center for Comprehensive Access and Delivery Research and Evaluation, by way of a recent journal article, has set forth that although there …
Class-wide Tort Claims Not Cognizable Pursuant to the Defense Base Act
Brief Case Background In the case of Brink v. Continental Insurance, 787 F.3d 1120 (D.C. Cir. 2015), plaintiffs comprising thirty-one individuals asserted a class action lawsuit related to worker compensation benefits owed to class members pursuant to the Defense Base Act 42 U.S.C. § 1651 et seq. and resulting from injuries sustained while working as government contractors in Iraq and …
Drawdown of Forces Leaves Afghanistan Exposed to Growing Violence
Soon after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Afghanistan was a principal target for the United States’ mission to root out terror. Today, as international and United States military and civilian forces withdraw from the region, Afghanistan is showing signs of returning to its violent and turbulent past, which tarnishes the sacrifice and legacy of those working in Afghanistan …
What Civilian Contractors Need to Know About Overseas Injuries
For some, the prospect of working overseas for a United States government contractor can be exciting and a great career move. There are many benefits to working as a civilian government contractor overseas. These include a higher rate of pay, good benefits, increased marketability, and depending on your station, an opportunity to see and experience different parts of the world. …
You Do Not Have to Be a Citizen of the United States to Qualify for DBA Compensation
The United States maintains military bases, embassies, and other installations throughout the world. Many of the services needed to support these facilities in foreign lands are performed pursuant to a government contract with a third-party. Thus, a large portion of the individuals that service foreign United States bases and embassies are not citizens of the United States. What happens when …