This article is intended to provide a general understanding of general information and legislation and does not provide specific legal advice. This should not be used as a substitute for competent legal counsel from authorized professional lawyers in your state.
1. Defense Base Act applies only to US citizens
Fake - Fundamental Defense Basic Law applies to US citizens and foreigners. Working for a company that has a direct contract with the US government (usually the Department of Defense) and providing some support for the US military or an effort to support the Department of Defense's national security interests While contributing to the United States, you may be subject to law. We are witnessing the recent efforts of some insurance companies that are forcing the foreign workers compensation system, which is less beneficial from the Middle East, to be applied. Recognize your rights and prepare to stand up for them.
2. My benefit can be stopped. I can not go to IME or FCE.
TRUE - Insurance companies often schedule IME (Independent Medical Examination) or FCE (Functional Capacity Evaluation) to pause or reduce weekly benefits. You can not get any benefit from these appointments, but the defense base law requires you to attend. Note: There is a different opinion as to whether FCE other than a doctor falls under this requirement. If FCE is an insurer and you are not your own doctor, we recommend you consult a lawyer considering your rights and options.
3. Insurance company needs to refund gas to me
TRUE - They rarely tell you, but if you ask for it, the insurance company needs to reimburse miles and expenses for a doctor's reservation, a trip to a pharmacy, or a trip to a hospital there is. Inspection like MRI. The current rate of refund is 50 cents per mile (it was raised from $ .48 as of March 19, 2008). The updated mileage fee is available from the US Department of Labor.
4. Experienced Defense Base There is no time to hire a lawyer with laws
Fake - Our company does not charge attorney fees to customers. Under Defense Basic Law, lawyers of claimants are often paid by insurers under the direction of the Ministry of Labor. This usually occurs when a lawyer achieves a successful result for you in the event of a dispute. In practice, disputes often arise with respect to medical approval, payment of weekly remuneration, amount of remuneration, and unpaid medical bill.
Your lawyer must belong to the state of your home
False - Depending on the legal claims of the Department of Defense, no matter where you live, you can represent a lawyer in any state. Your lawyer is important to have experience with the complicated federal workers compensation system and the special problems of the war zones of Afghanistan and Iraq. Limited attorneys are limited in these types of incidents. A "best" lawyer is likely to feel comfortable and likely to have sympathy and empathy for your situation. Your lawyer has many clients, but you have only one.
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