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.
Death benefits may be available to replace a portion of family income that is lost when an employee dies because of a work-related injury or occupational illness. A surviving spouse, minor children, dependent grandchildren or other dependents of the deceased employee may be eligible to receive death benefits. Death benefits may be paid to: 1  surviving spouse; 2  minor child(ren) 3  child(ren) enrolled in an accredited educational institution who is less than 25 years old; 4  dependent grandchild(ren); 5  other dependent family member(s); or. 6  non-dependent parents - only when there are no surviving eligible dependent family members.