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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the board within 25 days of service, not just mailed. As the petition was filed more than 25 days after the WCJ's decision, it was deemed jurisdictional and therefore dismissed. Had it been timely, the WCAB would have denied it on the merits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the board within 25 days of service, not just mailed. As the petition was filed more than 25 days after the WCJ's decision, it was deemed jurisdictional and therefore dismissed. Had it been timely, the WCAB would have denied it on the merits.
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