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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed late. The applicant sought reconsideration of a prior WCAB decision that amended an award for temporary disability indemnity. The WCAB found that the applicant's petition was filed 28 days after service, exceeding the statutory 20-day limit plus five days for mail service, thus divesting the Board of jurisdiction.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed late. The applicant sought reconsideration of a prior WCAB decision that amended an award for temporary disability indemnity. The WCAB found that the applicant's petition was filed 28 days after service, exceeding the statutory 20-day limit plus five days for mail service, thus divesting the Board of jurisdiction.
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