Widow of Postal Worker Denied Death Benefits

First widow Larnie Macasieb endured the sudden death of her husband after he sustained a major injury at a postal processing facility. Twice the federal Office of Workers’ Compensation denied her benefits requests. The NBC Bay Area Investigative Unit reveals how often the government denies claims and examines the burden of proof on a family when a loved one dies or gets injured on the job. Investigative Reporter Vicky Nguyen reports in a story that aired on December 14, 2015.