re: Does the surviving spouse get their spouse's VA disability benefits when they die?

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I believe the surviving spouse is only entitled if the death is related to the disability/service connection.

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That is correct. If the death was more likely than not caused by the service-connected disability, then compensation would be available to the spouse. I'm sure there's the whole burden of proof given how much of a PIA the VA is, but it could be a possibility but not a given.