§ 3-2-37. Service-connected accidental death benefit.

If death of a member is caused by an accident occurring prior to retirement, and such death is compensable under the Virginia Workers' Compensation Act, there shall be paid, in addition to any other benefits of this Article or other legislation, the following:

(a)

For a member whose death occurs before retirement:

(1)

The member's accumulated contributions as provided in Section 3-2-28(a) to his or her designated beneficiary duly approved, acknowledged, and filed with the Board, otherwise to the member's estate; provided, no benefit is payable under Section 3-2-38 or under Section 3-2-42; and

(2)

The sum of $10,000.00 to his or her designated beneficiary duly approved, acknowledged, and filed with the Board, otherwise to the member's estate.

(b)

For a member whose death occurs after retirement:

(1)

The member's accumulated contributions as provided in Section 3-2-28(a) less the amount of any retirement allowances previously received by the member, such sum to be paid to his or her designated beneficiary duly approved, acknowledged and filed with the Board, otherwise to the member's estate; provided, no benefit is payable under Section 3-2-32(c) or under Section 3-2-38; and

(2)

The sum of $10,000.00 to his or her designated beneficiary duly approved, acknowledged and filed with the Board, otherwise to the member's estate. (20-81-3; 34-81-3; 5-85-3; 2-16-3; 09-19-3.)