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Physical Injuries Covered Under the Defense Base Act\"defense-base-act-dba-service-page-300x145\"<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Defense Base Act provides compensation to workers who suffer job-related physical injuries while working overseas<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Any companies that fall under the DBA Act like DynCorp, Fluor, Aumentum, Taylor, V2x, PAE, Vectrus, Sallyport, Triple Canopy or any other American based Company that carry DBA coverage, you may be eligible to receive benefits under the DBA Act.\u00a0\u00a0 Contact us now to discuss your potential claim.<\/p>\n

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Physical Injuries Covered Under the Defense Base Act The Defense Base Act provides compensation to workers who suffer job-related physical injuries while working overseas. Any companies that fall under the DBA Act like DynCorp, Fluor, Aumentum, Taylor, V2x, PAE, Vectrus, Sallyport, Triple Canopy or any other American based Company that carry DBA coverage, you may 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