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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Michael Boone's Petition for Reconsideration as untimely because it was filed more than 25 days after the February 27, 2014 Findings and Award. Even if timely, the WCAB would have denied the petition on its merits based on the administrative law judge's report. Additionally, the applicant's attorney's request for an increased fee was dismissed for failing to comply with WCAB Rule 10778 regarding notice to the applicant. Therefore, the petition was dismissed in its entirety.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Michael Boone's Petition for Reconsideration as untimely because it was filed more than 25 days after the February 27, 2014 Findings and Award. Even if timely, the WCAB would have denied the petition on its merits based on the administrative law judge's report. Additionally, the applicant's attorney's request for an increased fee was dismissed for failing to comply with WCAB Rule 10778 regarding notice to the applicant. Therefore, the petition was dismissed in its entirety.
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