Maybe----is/was your spouse a war veteran? There is a survivor benefit for spouses of war veterans who have serious health issues. It is called Aid and Attendance.
https://www.va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound/
Information about survivor benefits for members of the military:
https://www.va.gov/pension/survivors-pension/
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