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Federal Express sought reconsideration of a WCJ's award to Linda Stevens for a psychological injury as a consequence of her prior orthopedic injuries, arguing insufficient medical evidence and improper diagnostic testing. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition as untimely filed. The Board found the petition was received by the Appeals Board on January 17, 2012, which was after the January 13, 2012 deadline for reconsideration following service on December 19, 2011. This procedural defect was jurisdictional, requiring dismissal regardless of the petition's merits.
LINDA STEVENS vs. FEDERAL EXPRESS is a workers' compensation case decided in San Luis Obispo. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Luis Obispo.
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Federal Express sought reconsideration of a WCJ's award to Linda Stevens for a psychological injury as a consequence of her prior orthopedic injuries, arguing insufficient medical evidence and improper diagnostic testing. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the petition as untimely filed. The Board found the petition was received by the Appeals Board on January 17, 2012, which was after the January 13, 2012 deadline for reconsideration following service on December 19, 2011. This procedural defect was jurisdictional, requiring dismissal regardless of the petition's merits.
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