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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Applicant Juan Medrano that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed. Since the WCJ's decision was personally served, no mailing extension applied, and the petition was filed more than 20 days after service. The WCAB clarified that the filing deadline for reconsideration is jurisdictional, and an untimely petition must be dismissed.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration filed by Applicant Juan Medrano that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed. Since the WCJ's decision was personally served, no mailing extension applied, and the petition was filed more than 20 days after service. The WCAB clarified that the filing deadline for reconsideration is jurisdictional, and an untimely petition must be dismissed.
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