In honor of Veterans Day and all of those who have served our country, we are presenting today Paul R. Lawrence, who’s written a new book, Veterans Benefits for You. It’s a terrific resource to help veterans who want help maximizing the veterans benefits that they deserve.

In his book, Paul R. Lawrence, former Under Secretary for Benefits in the Department of Veterans Affairs, provides an up-to-date, comprehensive and accessible guide to all the benefits and services available to veterans of the US armed services and how to make the most of them. We’re proud to present Dr. Lawrence today and hope the information he provides will help veterans take advantage of the benefits and services to which they are entitled.

Please note that this episode was recorded last year for Veterans Day and we are presenting it once again here.

Meanwhile, as we continue to explore pressing social issues, I encourage everyone to share their stories and experiences with us by commenting. Your voice matters!"

About Bob Gatty

A former journalist and communications consultant, Bob Gatty is the founder and editor of the Lean to the Left blog and host of this podcast, which focuses on progressive politics and the important social issues of our time.

Bob's new book, Hijacked Nation: Donald Trump's Attack on America's Greatness, co-authored with CJ Waldron, is now available for pre-order on Amazon.com and is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other outlets. Paperback: $11; Hardcover: $24. Digital version is also available. Here's a direct link: https://amzn.to/4eK8ghZ 

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CHAPTERS:

00:00 Introduction 00:56 Veterans guide explained

01:10 Paul Lawrence background

01:55 Host's personal experience

04:03 Jumping out of airplanes

07:26 Calling your Congressman

08:43 Helping veterans at work as a civilian

09:28 Insider advice for vets

10:13 Key components of book

11:44 Modernizing the VA

12:04 Need to improve mental health services

12:24 Step by step advice

14:24 Can Congressional intervention really help?

17:00 VA Improvements Needed 1

8:02 Needed Congressional action

19:48 Family benefits

20:19 Conclusion