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This case involves Maria Murillo's workers' compensation claim against FedEx Smart Post. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Murillo's petition for reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed, as it was submitted more than 25 days after the Administrative Law Judge's decision. The WCAB emphasized that timely receipt by the Board, not just mailing, is required to meet jurisdictional filing deadlines. Therefore, the WCAB lacked the authority to consider the petition.
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This case involves Maria Murillo's workers' compensation claim against FedEx Smart Post. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Murillo's petition for reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed, as it was submitted more than 25 days after the Administrative Law Judge's decision. The WCAB emphasized that timely receipt by the Board, not just mailing, is required to meet jurisdictional filing deadlines. Therefore, the WCAB lacked the authority to consider the petition.
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