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

This bill changes when annual compensation for surviving spouses of eligible blind or disabled veterans begins. Currently, payments start from the date the spouse applies, which could be years after the veteran's death. The bill requires payments to start from the veteran's death date instead, including retroactive payments for spouses whose veterans died before April 9, 1985 (the date the benefit was first established). It applies to surviving spouses of veterans who were blinded or severely disabled due to wartime service, as defined in existing law. The change ensures spouses receive all accrued benefits from the veteran's death, regardless of when they file an application.