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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Board) dismissed both the applicant's and defendant's petitions for reconsideration as untimely. Both parties missed the jurisdictional deadline for filing their petitions after the original March 22, 2010, Findings and Award. The defendant sought reconsideration of temporary disability benefits, while the applicant challenged permanent disability ratings and psyche disability awards. Despite settlement discussions, the Board lacked the authority to grant the late petitions.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (Board) dismissed both the applicant's and defendant's petitions for reconsideration as untimely. Both parties missed the jurisdictional deadline for filing their petitions after the original March 22, 2010, Findings and Award. The defendant sought reconsideration of temporary disability benefits, while the applicant challenged permanent disability ratings and psyche disability awards. Despite settlement discussions, the Board lacked the authority to grant the late petitions.
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