occult blood. blood that is not obvious on examination and is from a nonspecific source, with obscure signs and symptoms. It may be detected by means of a chemical test or by microscopic or spectroscopic examination. Occult blood is often present in the stools of patients with GI lesions.
Most commonly, death benefits are two-thirds of the deceased employeeâs average weekly wage. The Florida Workersâ Compensation law provides eligibility for up to $150,000.00 in death benefits if a worker dies from his or her work-related condition within five years of the date of the accident. Family members that can be eligible for death benefits include the spouse, child parent, sibling or grandchild.
When a worker who is insured by Social Security and living with a spouse dies, the spouse is. entitled to a lump-sum death benefit of $255. If there is no such spouse, the payment can be made. to a surviving child who is receiving or is eligible to receive benefits based on the deceased. personâs work.