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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves Kirstin Hedblom and defendants Rick Gombar Insurance Service and State Compensation Insurance Fund. The Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was filed late. Specifically, the petition was filed more than 20 days after the WCJ's decision was personally served, exceeding the statutory deadline. The Board emphasized that the filing deadline is jurisdictional, leaving no authority to consider untimely petitions.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case involves Kirstin Hedblom and defendants Rick Gombar Insurance Service and State Compensation Insurance Fund. The Board dismissed the petition for reconsideration because it was filed late. Specifically, the petition was filed more than 20 days after the WCJ's decision was personally served, exceeding the statutory deadline. The Board emphasized that the filing deadline is jurisdictional, leaving no authority to consider untimely petitions.
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