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(3) Proof of physical or mental incapacity is established in the same manner as for a
child over 18 years of age.
(4) Proof of student status is established in the same manner as for a child of the
deceased.
b. Percentage of Payments. The percentages payable are as follows, in accordance with
Section 8133(a)(5):
(1) 20% if one survivor was wholly dependent on the employee at the time of death.
(2) 30% if more than one survivor was wholly dependent, divided among the survivors
share and share alike.
(3) 10% if no survivor was wholly dependent but one or more was partly dependent,
divided among the survivors share and share alike.
If there is a widow, widower, or child, a portion of these percentages may be paid such that the
total amount paid to the widow or widower, children and siblings, grandparents, and/or
grandchildren will not exceed 75%.
c. Length of Payment. Compensation is payable until:
(1) The sibling or grandchild dies, marries or becomes 18 years old, or, if over age 18
and incapable of self_support, becomes capable of self_support.
(2) The grandparent dies, marries or ceases to be dependent.
d. Marriage. As with children, a beneficiary in this group who is otherwise entitled may receive
survivor's benefits if his or her marriage terminates prior to the employee's death. Annulment of a
beneficiary's marriage may result in re-entitlement from the effective date of the annulment if the
survivor is otherwise entitled.
2-0700-11 Payments
11. Payments. Pay rate determinations are addressed in FECA PM 2-900. The minimum (GS-2) and
maximum (GS-15) basic rates of pay provided by Section 8102 are applicable in death cases, and the
amount to which survivors are entitled can never exceed 75% of the decedent's pay rate (before CPI
adjustments). To calculate the monthly pay rate, the CE should determine:
a. The Effective Date of the Pay Rate. Compensation for death is based on the pay rate on the
date of injury, date disability began, or date of recurrence, or following re-computation under
Section 8113.
b. The Monthly Wage. If the employee was working in private industry when death or
disability occurred, non- Federal pay may be used in determining the pay rate (see Elizabeth F.
Keough, 35 ECAB 347.
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