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The Appeals Board granted Zurich's petition for reconsideration to correct an inequitable administrative appointment. Initially, the WCJ ordered Zurich, covering only 9% of liability, to administer the cumulative trauma award, which the Board found to be an abuse of discretion. The Board amended the decision to assign administration to Security National Insurance, which covered 91% of the liability, with Zurich having a right of contribution. Additionally, the Board corrected a clerical error to defer attorney fees.
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The Appeals Board granted Zurich's petition for reconsideration to correct an inequitable administrative appointment. Initially, the WCJ ordered Zurich, covering only 9% of liability, to administer the cumulative trauma award, which the Board found to be an abuse of discretion. The Board amended the decision to assign administration to Security National Insurance, which covered 91% of the liability, with Zurich having a right of contribution. Additionally, the Board corrected a clerical error to defer attorney fees.
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