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DBA Claims for Toxic “Burn Pit” Inhalation

When the American government goes to war, it needs a ton of supplies for support.  Well, what happens when those supplies get used and need to be destroyed? They burn it.  The American military used large burn pits to destroy huge amounts of waste.  The types of waste disposed of…

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How much is paid for Death Benefits under the Defense Base Act?

How much is paid for death benefits? The weekly death benefit is capped at the TTD rate of the deceased person. The TTD rate is 66 2/3 % of the weekly gross pay of the deceased (capped at $1,510.76 for 2019). If there is a wife and children, an additional…

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ONE YEAR TO FILE A DEATH CLAIM FOR A LOVED ONE! DON’T DELAY

Don’t delay on filing a claim for the death of a defense contractor worker. When workers are sent overseas and pass away, a death claim should always be filed and it is best to think that it must be filed within one year. This is called the Statute of Limitations. Most…

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