Benefits Available under the Defense Base Act Have you or a loved one been injured while working at a U.S. military installation as a civilian employee? Have you been injured on a military construction project
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Should You Accept a Modified or Limited Duty Job Offer?
Should You Accept a Modified or Limited Duty Job Offer? If you are a civilian worker for a federal government agency or employer, and you have suffered a workplace injury, you must submit to a
Adverse Referee Opinion
Adverse Referee Opinion The opinion of a referee physician selected by the OWCP is critical to your case. The referee doctor’s opinion can result in the approval or denial of significant monetary benefits and medical
Your Rights to Medical Treatment under the Defense Base Act
Your Rights to Medical Treatment under the Defense Base Act If you have been injured while working on an American military base, or as an employee of a defense contractor or company providing services to
Appealing the Denial of a Federal Worker’s Compensation Claim
Appealing the Denial of a Federal Worker’s Compensation Claim If you are an employee of a federal agency or of the federal government, or are a civilian worker on a military installation or with a
An Overview of the Defense Base Act
An Overview of the Defense Base Act In 1941, the United States Congress passed the Defense Base Act, an extension of the workers’ compensation benefits available under the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act. The
The OWCP (Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs) Adjudication Process
The OWCP (Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs) Adjudication Process If you are a federal employee and have a claim with the Office of Workers’ Compensation Programs, you may have questions about the process. How does
Longshore and Harbor Workers Injuries
Longshore and Harbor Workers Injuries The Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA) is a federal law that provides workers’ compensation benefits to certain workers. The law specifically provides compensation to people who have been