Shawn Welsh and Eric Brew sit down with Dr. Paul Lawrence, an esteemed

Army veteran and former Under Secretary of Benefits at the US Department

of Veteran Affairs. Dr. Lawrence shares his remarkable journey and the

pivotal role he played in improving veterans' access to their earned

benefits. His latest book, "Veteran Benefits for You," serves as a

comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide designed to help veterans and

their families navigate the complex VA benefits system.

Throughout the episode, Dr. Lawrence reflects on his impactful tenure,

including his innovative approach to communication through 110

nationwide telephone town halls during the COVID-19 pandemic, directly

engaging with veterans to address their concerns. He also introduces his

widely-followed LinkedIn newsletter, Veteran Top Tags, which keeps over

14,000 subscribers informed about the latest updates, resources, and

opportunities within the veteran community.

Key Topics Covered in This Episode:

- Dr. Lawrence's personal journey from military service to the VA

leadership role

- Challenges within the VA benefits system and strategies for

improvement

- Behind the scenes of writing "Veteran Benefits for You" and how it

simplifies benefits information

- The significant role of Veteran Service Organizations (VSOs) in

providing free, trusted support

- Focused advocacy for Vietnam veterans and ensuring all generations of

veterans are supported

- How the Veteran Top Tags newsletter is fostering empowerment and

awareness

Exclusive Insights:

- Real-life stories from veterans who benefited from Dr. Lawrence's

initiatives

- How COVID-19 shaped new ways to connect with and support veterans

- Practical advice on how veterans can advocate for themselves and

utilize available resources

Action Items for Listeners:

✅ Connect with Dr. Paul Lawrence on LinkedIn to stay informed about

veteran resources

✅ Purchase "Veteran Benefits for You" on Amazon to simplify your

understanding of VA benefits

✅ Share information about free veteran service resources with veterans

and their families who may be unaware of no-cost assistance

Don't miss this empowering and informative conversation that can make a

real difference in how veterans and their loved ones access and

understand the benefits they've rightfully earned.

📚 Get the Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Veterans-Benefits-You-Most-Service/dp/1630062154/ref=pd_lpo_sccl_1/130-1113089-9286932?pd_rd_w=TKS8B&content-id=amzn1.sym.4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_p=4c8c52db-06f8-4e42-8e56-912796f2ea6c&pf_rd_r=RD55TQQ9RE4R8MAKC4MW&pd_rd_wg=8ISqi&pd_rd_r=e18adb4c-f603-4ae6-bd36-068dad2a8a7b&pd_rd_i=1630062154&psc=1

👥 Connect with Dr. Lawrence: https://paulrlawrence.com/

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