Unfortunately, your spouse cannot receive your VA disability compensation after you die. However, they may get a monthly allowance if they qualify for Dependency and Indemnity Compensation. If you lived in government housing, VA might also allow them to stay in residence for up to a year.

Under the current regulations, VA pays for burial and funeral expenses on a reimbursement basis, which requires survivors to submit receipts for relatively small one-time payments that VA generally pays at the maximum amount permitted by law.

Who Should Notify the VA When a Veteran Dies? In most cases, the executor of the deceased individual's estate is responsible for notifying Veterans Affairs of the death. However, this doesn't restrict other surviving family members from sending the notification.