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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The defendant sought to amend a prior award to include a cumulative injury claim, but their petition was filed 67 days after the award was served, exceeding the statutory 20-day deadline. Even if considered on the merits, the Board found no good cause to set aside the parties' original stipulation which formed the basis of the award. The Board upheld the original award based on the binding nature of stipulations absent good cause.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The defendant sought to amend a prior award to include a cumulative injury claim, but their petition was filed 67 days after the award was served, exceeding the statutory 20-day deadline. Even if considered on the merits, the Board found no good cause to set aside the parties' original stipulation which formed the basis of the award. The Board upheld the original award based on the binding nature of stipulations absent good cause.
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