As a way to deal with the garbage that is produced, but has no where to go, in war zones, the U.S. military and military overseas contractors have burned solid waste in open pits called burn pits on or near military bases for years. This practice has resulted in countless burn pit injuries over the many years of their implementation. …
Five Common Injuries Suffered by Overseas Contractors
The United States Armed Forces rely on government contractors to help operate military bases in many foreign overseas locations. Many contractors work in operational or administrative positions, such as food service, custodial, or facilities maintenance. Other contractors work for munitions or equipment manufacturers and work on-site at various overseas locations to maintain important military equipment. These contractors generally permit the …
What Compensation is Available under the Defense Base Act?
For workers overseas who are working on U.S. military installations, or on behalf the Department of Defense (DOD), there are significant benefits available for those who are injured on the job. Notably, injured workers do not need to be United States citizens or residents to obtain these benefits. Medical Expenses The Defense Base Act (DBA) allows injured workers to receive …
The Science of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition caused by extremely stressful or horrific event(s). PTSD can be caused by either personally experiencing a terrifying event or merely by witnessing one. Examples of traumatic events could be the death of another, the threat of death, serious injury, physical abuse, or sexual assault. It should be noted that anyone who …
FREE Service Dogs for Vets with PTSD
Many military veterans throughout the country suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. Approximately 20 percent of veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan may have PTSD. While this ailment has gained much-needed attention recently, it still is going untreated and underreported in the medical community. PTSD often manifests itself with symptoms of stress, depression, or anxiety as a result of experiencing …