BONNIE HAUCK, *(BONNIE NEWMAN-SMITH HAUCK)* vs. COUNTY OF SAN JOAQUIN, TRI STAR RISK MANAGEMENT

The defendant sought reconsideration of a Findings and Award that increased the applicant's permanent disability rating. The Appeals Board dismissed the petition as untimely because the defendant failed to file a timely petition for reconsideration of the original award. The WCJ's subsequent amendment, which substantively altered the award, was deemed invalid as it was made after the reconsideration period expired and without proper procedure. Therefore, the defendant's petition for reconsideration of the invalid amended award was also dismissed.