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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration as untimely. The defendant had 25 days from service of the Findings and Award to file, with mail service extending the deadline. However, the petition was received by the Board one day after the filing deadline. Filing proof of mailing within the period is insufficient; the petition must be received by the Board. Consequently, the Board lacked jurisdiction to consider the petition due to its tardiness.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the defendant's Petition for Reconsideration as untimely. The defendant had 25 days from service of the Findings and Award to file, with mail service extending the deadline. However, the petition was received by the Board one day after the filing deadline. Filing proof of mailing within the period is insufficient; the petition must be received by the Board. Consequently, the Board lacked jurisdiction to consider the petition due to its tardiness.
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