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Applicant Maria Hernandez sought reconsideration of an approved stipulation, alleging she didn't understand the document when she signed it due to a language barrier. The Appeals Board dismissed her Petition for Reconsideration as untimely and premature. The Board directed the matter back to the trial level, advising the WCJ to treat the petition as one to set aside the award. This will allow for a hearing where the applicant can present evidence to support her claim of misunderstanding.
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Applicant Maria Hernandez sought reconsideration of an approved stipulation, alleging she didn't understand the document when she signed it due to a language barrier. The Appeals Board dismissed her Petition for Reconsideration as untimely and premature. The Board directed the matter back to the trial level, advising the WCJ to treat the petition as one to set aside the award. This will allow for a hearing where the applicant can present evidence to support her claim of misunderstanding.
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