How denied VA mental health care led to the Church of Scientology
A Navy veteran's experience with the US Department of Veterans Affairs had a significant impact on his life. Lafayette Ronald Hubbard, who served in the Navy during World War II, filed for disability claims but was denied. The details of his Navy service are disputed, with Hubbard claiming to have been a highly decorated officer who commanded a squadron of ships.
The Department of Defense, however, tells a different story. According to official records, Hubbard was relieved of command twice. Further details about Hubbard's service and the events that followed his denial of disability claims are available from the source.
The outcome of these events is notable, as Hubbard went on to found a well-known organization, but the full story is more complex and can be found through additional reporting.
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