Makes annual compensation for surviving spouses of blind or disabled veterans payable from the date of the veteran's death.

This bill changes the payment schedule for annual compensation to surviving spouses of blind or disabled wartime veterans. Currently, payments begin from the date the surviving spouse applies for the benefit, which may be years after the veteran's death. The bill requires these payments to start from the date of the veteran's death instead, ensuring that surviving spouses receive compensation from that date forward, regardless of when they apply.

Makes annual compensation for surviving spouses of blind or disabled veterans payable from the date of the veteran's death.

This bill changes the payment schedule for annual compensation to surviving spouses of blind or disabled wartime veterans. Currently, payments begin from the date the surviving spouse applies for the benefit, which may be years after the veteran's death. The bill requires these payments to start from the date of the veteran's death instead, ensuring that surviving spouses receive compensation from that date forward, regardless of when they apply.