Comments on: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and the Defense Base Act http://defensebaseactblog.com/2008/09/10/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-the-defense-base-act/ News and Resources for U.S. contractors injured in Iraq, Afghanistan, and around the world Mon, 16 Apr 2012 22:50:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Herb Chestnut http://defensebaseactblog.com/2008/09/10/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-the-defense-base-act/#comment-420 Wed, 26 Aug 2009 20:38:09 +0000 http://defensebaseactblog.wordpress.com/?p=31#comment-420 That is possible. However, they are going to want to make sure that the settlement check goes to your attorney. Some insurer’s will not do that. Check with your lawyer or call me if you are not represented.

Herb Chestnut
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]]> By: What rights does the Defense Base Act provide for those with severe bodily injuries? « The Defense Base Act Blog http://defensebaseactblog.com/2008/09/10/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-the-defense-base-act/#comment-327 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:10:20 +0000 http://defensebaseactblog.wordpress.com/?p=31#comment-327 [...] What rights does the Defense Base Act provide for those with severe bodily injuries? March 13, 2009 Posted by Aaron Walter in Uncategorized. Tags: home health care, medical treatment, PTSD, traumatic brain injury trackback The wars in Iraq and Afghanistan have introduced a new range of injuries to standard workers’ compensation – IED attacks, Al Queada rocket attacks, and other war related dangers have resulted in unthinkable internal and external damage, traumatic brain injuries, and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). [...]

]]> By: wallace mcnabb http://defensebaseactblog.com/2008/09/10/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-the-defense-base-act/#comment-241 Sun, 26 Oct 2008 13:03:58 +0000 http://defensebaseactblog.wordpress.com/?p=31#comment-241 KBR and AIG do not care about contractors with ptsd. AIG denies half of the claims, even when they know you have been wounded or had a job outside the wire. AIG will cut off benefits when ever they want. Someone needs to listen to the contractors or there is going to be hell to pay. There are many convoy and recovery people who have ptsd and are not getting any help. The gov’t doesnt care either.

]]> By: Iraq electrocutions higher than previously reported « The Defense Base Act Blog http://defensebaseactblog.com/2008/09/10/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsd-and-the-defense-base-act/#comment-158 Tue, 23 Sep 2008 06:31:44 +0000 http://defensebaseactblog.wordpress.com/?p=31#comment-158 [...] As I have learned from a recent electrocution victim our firm is representing, electrocutions can result in any number of physical or neurological disorders as well as debilitating Post Traumatic Stress Disorder symptoms. [...]

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