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"The most serious, egregious attack on a veteran-friendly disability claim system in VA history," declared the law firm of Bergmann & Moore, which specializes in pursuing disability claims.
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• ATLANTA (AP) -- An all-star lineup of musicians feted Gregg Allman Friday night at a tribute concert heralding the southern rock luminary and the blues rock that influenced many artists to follow his band's early 1970s success.
• Traditionally, Allman's biggest fans have been in the audience, dancing and swaying to his southern rock ensemble's well known songs like "Melissa" and "Midnight Rider." But on this night those effusing about Allman the most were on stage in Atlanta, performing for him and beside him -- including Jackson Browne, Taj Mahal and Vince Gill.
• Allman said he was humbled by the outpouring of appreciation from his musical colleagues.
• "I try not to think about it just directly. It's kind of like we all came to the gig together," Allman said backstage before the show. "It's pretty overwhelming but I've got the music to hang onto, to keep me on the ground. Otherwise they'd have to take me out of here on a string, like a balloon."
• Allman, who has come back strong from a liver transplant in recent years, said he feels years younger and fit enough to go on the road again.
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• NEW YORK (AP) -- Shaun Livingston was flying all over the court. LeBron James could only sit and watch.
• Joe Johnson scored 32 points, Livingston helped Brooklyn dominate the second overtime after James fouled out, and the Nets beat the Miami Heat 104-95 on Friday night for their fifth straight victory.
• Livingston had two baskets and two blocked shots in the second OT, finishing with 19 points, a career-high 11 rebounds and five assists over 51 minutes in a sensational effort while starting for injured Deron Williams.
• The Nets followed the lead of a player who spent years revitalizing a career that

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