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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, reversing a prior award of retroactive vocational rehabilitation maintenance allowance (VRMA). The Board found that CIGA is not liable because "other insurance" through Argonaut Insurance Company was available, negating CIGA's obligation under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(i). Therefore, CIGA has no liability for the VRMA awarded.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted CIGA's petition for reconsideration, reversing a prior award of retroactive vocational rehabilitation maintenance allowance (VRMA). The Board found that CIGA is not liable because "other insurance" through Argonaut Insurance Company was available, negating CIGA's obligation under Insurance Code section 1063.1(c)(9)(i). Therefore, CIGA has no liability for the VRMA awarded.
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