I too have the same experience. However, my husband was diagnosed in September 2015 and passed on June 18, 2016. This doesn’t even come close to the average 3 yr survival rate. It took us from July 2014 to reach the diagnosis and began to realize he manifested symptoms like dropped toe as far back as 2003. Like many others the additional funds would be beneficial. We were so thankful for the VA benefits that made our lives, especially his better for the remainder of his life. If there is a way for me to be additional support I would help gladly.