20 C.F.R. § 725.225
Determination of dependency; parent, brother, or sister.
Cite as 20 C.F.R. § 725.225 (2026)
An individual who is the miner's parent, brother, or sister will be determined to have been dependent on the miner if, during the 1-year period immediately prior to the miner's death:
(a) The individual and the miner were living in the same household (see § 725.232); and
(b) The individual was totally dependent on the miner for support (see § 725.233(h)).
- Cross-references to the CFR
- 725.232725.233