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The Appeals Board held that the term 'mailing' in Labor Code section 4610.6(h) is equivalent to 'service by mail,' thus the 30-day period to file an appeal from an Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination is extended by five days under C.C.P. section 1013(a), making the applicant's appeal timely.
JOANN MATUTE vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEDGWICK CLAIMS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC. is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Los Angeles.
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The Appeals Board held that the term 'mailing' in Labor Code section 4610.6(h) is equivalent to 'service by mail,' thus the 30-day period to file an appeal from an Independent Medical Review (IMR) determination is extended by five days under C.C.P. section 1013(a), making the applicant's appeal timely.
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