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28 C.F.R. § 32.15   Determination of dependency.

Title 28 - Judicial Administration

Title 28: Judicial Administration
PART 32—PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICERS' DEATH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS
Subpart A—Death and Disability Benefits
Beneficiaries

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§ 32.15   Determination of dependency.

(a) To be eligible for a death benefit under the Act, a stepchild not living with the deceased officer at the time of the officer's death shall demonstrate that he or she was substantially reliant for support upon the income of the officer.

(b) The claimant stepchild shall demonstrate that he or she was dependent upon the decedent at either the time of the officer's death or of the personal injury that was the substantial factor in the officer's death.

(c) The claimant stepchild shall demonstrate dependency by submitting a signed statement of dependency within a year of the officer's death. This statement shall include the following information—

(1) A list of all sources of income or support for the twelve months preceding the officer's injury or death;

(2) The amount of income or value of support derived from each source listed; and

(3) The nature of support provided by the each source.

(d) Generally, the Bureau will consider a stepchild “dependent” if he or she was reliant on the income of the deceased officer for over one-third of his or her support.

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