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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Julia Herrera De Gradilla's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB found the petition to be untimely, as it was filed over 25 days after the arbitrator's decision was served. California law mandates that petitions for reconsideration must be received by the WCAB within the statutory time limit, and late filings deprive the board of jurisdiction. The WCAB further noted that even if timely, the petition would have been denied on its merits based on the arbitrator's report.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Julia Herrera De Gradilla's petition for reconsideration. The WCAB found the petition to be untimely, as it was filed over 25 days after the arbitrator's decision was served. California law mandates that petitions for reconsideration must be received by the WCAB within the statutory time limit, and late filings deprive the board of jurisdiction. The WCAB further noted that even if timely, the petition would have been denied on its merits based on the arbitrator's report.
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