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Kimball island yesterday. thankfully no one was hurt, but three homes were damaged. officials say weather likely played a role. veteran's groups are outraged over a proposed change to how vets would receive disability benefits. right now veterans file for disability claims by contacting the va. now they want vets to either register online. jennifer griffin is live for us in washington. what has the reaction been from veterans groups to the proposed changes? >> veterans groups are up in arms about the proposed change. they say that instead of helping veterans, it will prevent older veterans w...

The back of a napkin. the va wants to require veterans to submit an electronic claim forms. veterans would have up to a year to complete the form and submit the claim. what they say is this proposed rule would help standardized forms to ensure veterans and their families receive the benefits they get serve more quickly. the pentagon and secretary hagel support the move and john kirby says a majority of the veterans from iraq and afghanistan can make a claim on their phone and that's the way they want it. a decision is expected from the va in 30 days. >> thank you for bringing that story to our...