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20 CFR §702.811

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  1. (a)The average weekly wage used to compute death benefits is the greater of—
    1. (1)The deceased employee's average weekly wages; or
    2. (2)The national average weekly wage in effect at the time of the employee's death.
  2. (b)The weekly minimum rate does not apply to death benefits.