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This case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. The applicant was notified of this defect by the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) but failed to cure it within a reasonable time. Even if the petition had been properly verified, the Appeals Board would have denied it on the merits based on the WCJ's report and credible witness observations. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration is dismissed.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed because it was not verified as required by Labor Code section 5902. The applicant was notified of this defect by the Workers' Compensation Judge (WCJ) but failed to cure it within a reasonable time. Even if the petition had been properly verified, the Appeals Board would have denied it on the merits based on the WCJ's report and credible witness observations. Therefore, the petition for reconsideration is dismissed.
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