The Defense Base Act (DBA) is a federal law that dictates how Workers’ Compensation is paid to employees who are working on or around military bases across the world. These workers are often contractors who are working on behalf of the military or a corporation that works with the military. The DBA provides compensation for workers who have been injured while on the job or in a remote location. This compensation is similar to compensation provided by the Longshore and Harbor Workers’ Compensation Act (LHWCA), which provides payment for medical expenses, rehabilitation, and partial salary reimbursement.nnThis law, however, bars workers from suing for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering. This law also does not assign fault to either the employer or the employee. If someone is hurt while working on a government contract or defense base, they are covered. Workers who file claims under the DBA may also experience severe hearing loss. Someone who is subjected to the constant noise of loud machines, planes, and even gunfire can file a claim. An audiologist can be engaged to test the victim, and the DBA will be used to obtain coverage for prolonged exposure.nn