A surviving spouse is not entitled to receive simultaneous death benefits under this article as a result of the death of two or more members to whom the spouse was married. Any spouse who becomes eligible for a subsequent death benefit under this article while receiving a death benefit under this article shall receive the higher benefit, but not both.
Structure West Virginia Code
Chapter 7. County Commissions and Officers
Article 14D. Deputy Sheriff Retirement System Act
§7-14D-6. Creation of Fund; Investments
§7-14D-7. Members Contributions; Employer Contributions
§7-14D-7a. Correction of Errors; Underpayments; Overpayments
§7-14D-8. Transfer From Public Employees Retirement System
§7-14D-8a. Notice Requirements; Test Case
§7-14D-9. Retirement; Commencement of Benefits
§7-14D-9a. Federal Law Maximum Benefit Limitations
§7-14D-9b. Federal Law Minimum Required Distributions
§7-14D-9d. Rollovers and Transfers to Purchase Service Credit or Repay Withdrawn Contributions
§7-14D-11. Retirement Benefits
§7-14D-14. Awards and Benefits for Disability Duty Related
§7-14D-15. Same -- Due to Other Causes
§7-14D-16. Awards and Benefits for Disability -- Physical Examinations; Termination of Disability
§7-14D-18. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse -- When Member Dies in Performance of Duty, etc.
§7-14D-19. Awards and Benefits to Surviving Spouse When Member Dies From Nonservice-Connected Causes
§7-14D-20. Additional Death Benefits and Scholarships - Dependent Children
§7-14D-22. Double Death Benefits Prohibited
§7-14D-24a. Return to Covered Employment by Retired Member
§7-14D-26. Fraud; Penalties; and Repayment
§7-14D-28. Pro Rata Reduction of Annuities
§7-14D-30. Limitation of County Liability