The main purpose of this legislation, known as the Survivor Benefits Fairness Act, is to change the timing of when certain financial benefits for veterans and their families are reduced or stopped. Specifically, it addresses how and when the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) adjusts compensation, dependency and indemnity compensation, and pension benefits when there are changes in personal circumstances, such as marriage, remarriage, or death. The key provision of this law modifies an existing rule regarding the effective date of these reductions and discontinuances.