Makes annual compensation paid to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans payable from date of veteran's death.

This bill changes the payment start date for annual compensation to surviving spouses of certain blind or disabled veterans. Currently, payments begin from the date the spouse applies, which can be years after the veteran's death. The bill amends state law to make payments begin automatically from the veteran's death date instead, regardless of when the spouse files their application. This applies to spouses of veterans who were blinded or severely disabled due to wartime service (including WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam conflicts), ensuring they receive back payments for the time between the veteran's death and their application.