Jun 20, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
According to the National Center for PTSD, approximately 15% of veterans will experience PTSD at some point in their lives. Do you know that civilian contractors working for the benefit of the government may also experience similar feelings of distress? PTSD...
May 23, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
According to the Addiction Center, a 2022 study published in The Lancet revealed that Complex PTSD (CPTSD) affects between 1% and 8% of the general population. Up to half of individuals in mental health facilities may have this condition, often going...
Mar 18, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD, Workers' Comp, Workplace Injury
The U.S. Department of Defense reports that the 2024 fiscal defense spending bill approved an increase in family separation allowance to $400 monthly. The increase acknowledges the hardships faced by both military personnel and contractors working away from their...
Feb 18, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
Did you know that, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs, approximately 5% of U.S. adults experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) annually? PTSD manifests through various symptoms that are categorized into specific clusters, aiding in its...
Jan 3, 2025 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 7% of U.S. veterans, with a higher prevalence among those who served in combat zones. Understanding the PTSD disability rating system is crucial for veterans...
Jul 19, 2024 | Defense Base Act, PTSD
PTSD can wreak havoc on your life, your job, and your overall wellbeing. Fortunately, the Defense Base Act can provide financial relief. Are you wondering about the process of filing a Defense Base Act PTSD claim? We can walk you through the steps. Let’s take a...
