; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) (i) If the surviving spouse of a veteran receives both payments described in clause (ii) for the month of the death of the veteran, the surviving spouse is entitled to the greater of the two payments. (ii) The payments described in this clause are the following: (I) Payment of a benefit under paragraph (1). (II) Dependency and indemnity compensation. . (2) Application The amendment made by paragraph (1) shall apply with respect to payments made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.