(a) Cases may, in the sole discretion of the Board, be consolidated
for purposes of an appeal upon the motion of any party or upon the
Board's own motion where there exist common parties, common questions of
law or fact or both, or in such other circumstances as justice and the
administration of the Acts require.
(b) Upon its own motion, or upon motion of any party, the Board may,
for good cause, order any proceeding severed with respect to some or all
issues or parties.
