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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the dismissal of case ADJ95480032. The WCAB found that CIGA, despite not being formally joined, had demonstrated sufficient interest to be a party. The matter is remanded for the WCJ to join CIGA as a party to ADJ95480032, allowing for a full adjudication of the cumulative trauma injury claim. The WCAB also noted that the denial of consolidation was not a final order and consolidation may be appropriate after CIGA is joined.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, rescinding the dismissal of case ADJ95480032. The WCAB found that CIGA, despite not being formally joined, had demonstrated sufficient interest to be a party. The matter is remanded for the WCJ to join CIGA as a party to ADJ95480032, allowing for a full adjudication of the cumulative trauma injury claim. The WCAB also noted that the denial of consolidation was not a final order and consolidation may be appropriate after CIGA is joined.
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