The main purpose of this legislative text is to provide financial support to the surviving spouses of veterans who have died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The objective is to ensure that these spouses receive increased dependency and indemnity compensation, which is a form of financial assistance for families of deceased veterans. Key provisions of this legislation include an amendment to existing law that allows surviving spouses of veterans who die from ALS to qualify for increased compensation, regardless of how long the veteran suffered from the disease before passing away.