AllGirl,
I am really good at giving unsolicited advice: Dump the attorney. He will take a sh*tload of money from you that you deserve for yourself, that you can get for yourself free!

The advocates at the Paralyzed Vets or the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) or other organizations, will help you get your money for free. They do the same job that the attorney does. Ask them what they can do versus what that attorney can do, and take your attorney contract with you when you go talk to the veteran's organizations to interview them to ask for help. Then decide for yourself.
I think there is a special place in hell for lawyers.