Amendment of pleadings and motions; liberal construction.

1. If not otherwise prohibited by law and if substantial rights of the parties will not be prejudiced, the Board may allow any pleading or motion to be amended or corrected, or any omission in the pleading, motion or other papers to be cured. 2. Pleadings, motions and other papers will be liberally construed, and any defects which do not affect substantial rights of any party may be disregarded by the Board.