Contractor Military Jobs: How to Get Compensated for Your Injuries

Apr 19, 2024 | Defense Base Act, PTSD

Almost 2.9 million people are enlisted in the United States military. Military contractors support all kinds of operations within the armed forces. Still, their jobs often involve significant risks. This includes exposure to combat zones and hazards on military bases....

PTSD vs CPTSD: Is Complex PTSD a Disability?

Feb 9, 2024 | PTSD

Roughly 5% of the US population is believed to have PTSD at any given time. A small percentage of those who meet the requirements for PTSD also meet the requirements for CPTSD. CPTSD stands for Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. This raises the obvious question...

Treating PTSD: How to Get Covered for Different Trauma Therapy Techniques

Dec 1, 2023 | PTSD

Working in the defense industry comes with many unique opportunities. You can visit unconventional work sites, expand your professional network, and build valuable skills. Unfortunately, some defense contractors develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).It’s...

Defense Base Act PTSD Settlements: What Can You Expect?

Oct 6, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD

PTSD is rampant in the defense industry. In fact, 7 out of every 100 veterans experience PTSD at some point. As such, a lot of attention and resources go towards military veterans with PTSD. What about the many defense workers that are not on active duty? Many defense...

When Should You Call a Defense Base Act Lawyer?

Sep 22, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD, Workers' Comp

The military gets a lot of support from civilian workers, and these individuals can suffer injuries while providing services. The Defense Base Act provides workers’ compensation protection to these civilians. It covers them while working on US military bases...

Defense Base Act Benefits: What Is the Difference Between Trauma vs PTSD?

Sep 8, 2023 | Defense Base Act, PTSD

In the United States, it’s estimated that around 70% of adults have experienced at least one traumatic event in their lives.  While scary and traumatic things happen all the time, they don’t all lead to PTSD development.  The terms trauma triggers and...