Physical injuries: The Defense Base Act (DBA) covers physical injuries sustained by civilian employees working on U.S. government contracts outside of the United States. Physical injuries can include injuries sustained from falls, vehicle accidents, equipment accidents, and other types of accidents.

Illnesses: The DBA also covers illnesses that are caused by the employee’s work on a U.S. government contract. The DBA covers illnesses that are the result of exposure to hazardous materials, toxic substances, or dangerous working conditions. The DBA also covers illnesses that are caused by infectious diseases that are contracted while working on a U.S. government contract.

Repetitive stress injuries: The DBA also covers repetitive stress injuries, which are injuries that are caused by repetitive motions, such as typing or assembly-line work. These types of injuries can include carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and other types of soft-tissue injuries.

Stress-related injuries: The DBA also covers stress-related injuries, which are injuries that are caused by the employee’s work on a U.S. government contract. These types of injuries can include post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health conditions that are caused by the employee’s work on a U.S. government contract.

Occupational diseases: The DBA also covers occupational diseases, which are diseases that are caused by the employee’s work on a U.S. government contract. These types of diseases can include lung diseases, skin diseases, and other types of diseases that are caused by exposure to hazardous materials, toxic substances, or dangerous working conditions.

Injuries or illness due to acts of war or terrorism: The DBA also covers injuries or illnesses that are caused by acts of war or terrorism. This includes injuries or illnesses that are caused by terrorist attacks, bombings, or other acts of violence that occur while the employee is working on a U.S. government contract.

Injuries or illness due to accidents: The DBA also covers injuries or illnesses that are caused by accidents that occur while the employee is working on a U.S. government contract. This includes injuries or illnesses that are caused by vehicle accidents, equipment accidents, and other types of accidents that occur while the employee is working on a U.S. government contract.

Infectious diseases: The DBA also covers infectious diseases that are contracted while working on a U.S. government contract. This can include diseases such as Malaria, Tuberculosis, and others that are contracted while working on a U.S. government contract in foreign countries.