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This case involves an applicant's cumulative trauma claim where the defendant insurer, Travelers, sought to join Liberty Insurance Corporation and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania as parties. The administrative law judge initially denied joinder due to an EAMS registration issue with the proposed carriers. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the denial, and joined Liberty as a party defendant, finding its coverage period necessary for adjudication. However, Pennsylvania was not joined due to insufficient evidence regarding its necessity and potential coverage overlap.
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This case involves an applicant's cumulative trauma claim where the defendant insurer, Travelers, sought to join Liberty Insurance Corporation and Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania as parties. The administrative law judge initially denied joinder due to an EAMS registration issue with the proposed carriers. The Appeals Board granted removal, rescinded the denial, and joined Liberty as a party defendant, finding its coverage period necessary for adjudication. However, Pennsylvania was not joined due to insufficient evidence regarding its necessity and potential coverage overlap.
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