Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D.

About Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D.

Paul R. Lawrence, Ph.D. serves as the 7th Under Secretary for Benefits leads more than 20,000 employees in the delivery of benefits programs for Veterans, including disability compensation, pension and fiduciary, education, home loan guaranty, vocational rehabilitation and employment, life insurance, and the Transition Assistance Program. Through a nationwide network of 56 regional offices, special processing centers, and VBA headquarters, he oversees the execution of over $104B in direct benefits to Veterans and their dependents.