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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Patricia Bennett's petition for reconsideration because it was filed untimely. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision, exceeding the jurisdictional 20-day limit plus a potential 5-day mailing extension. Consequently, the WCAB lacked the authority to grant the untimely petition and denied requests for costs, sanctions, and fees.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Patricia Bennett's petition for reconsideration because it was filed untimely. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision, exceeding the jurisdictional 20-day limit plus a potential 5-day mailing extension. Consequently, the WCAB lacked the authority to grant the untimely petition and denied requests for costs, sanctions, and fees.
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