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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The petition was deemed untimely because it was filed over 25 days after the WCJ's decision, exceeding the statutory deadline. Filing must be within the allowed time, and proof of mailing is insufficient if the petition is not received by the WCAB within that period. As the petition was untimely, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider its merits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The petition was deemed untimely because it was filed over 25 days after the WCJ's decision, exceeding the statutory deadline. Filing must be within the allowed time, and proof of mailing is insufficient if the petition is not received by the WCAB within that period. As the petition was untimely, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider its merits.
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