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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed in a workers' compensation matter. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because it was untimely, having been filed more than 25 days after the administrative law judge's decision. The WCAB emphasized that filing is determined by receipt, not mailing date, and this jurisdictional deadline means they cannot consider untimely petitions. Supplemental filings were also rejected for failing to comply with procedural rules.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed in a workers' compensation matter. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition because it was untimely, having been filed more than 25 days after the administrative law judge's decision. The WCAB emphasized that filing is determined by receipt, not mailing date, and this jurisdictional deadline means they cannot consider untimely petitions. Supplemental filings were also rejected for failing to comply with procedural rules.
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