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In Basulto v. Brea Roofing, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration because it was filed untimely. The WCAB emphasized that the 25-day filing deadline for reconsideration is jurisdictional and requires the petition to be received by the Board, not merely mailed, within that period. The petition in this case was filed 26 days after the WCJ's decision, exceeding the statutory timeframe. Therefore, the WCAB lacked the authority to review the petition on its merits.
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In Basulto v. Brea Roofing, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed a petition for reconsideration because it was filed untimely. The WCAB emphasized that the 25-day filing deadline for reconsideration is jurisdictional and requires the petition to be received by the Board, not merely mailed, within that period. The petition in this case was filed 26 days after the WCJ's decision, exceeding the statutory timeframe. Therefore, the WCAB lacked the authority to review the petition on its merits.
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