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Lien claimant Dr. Tiffany Nguyen sought reconsideration of an order dismissing her lien, which was served on November 5, 2013. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed her petition because it was filed on December 4, 2013, which was outside the 20-day window plus 5 additional days for mail service allowed by Labor Code section 5903. The WCAB has no discretion to hear untimely petitions, and Dr. Nguyen's petition was therefore dismissed as untimely.
ROSA AVILA vs. IDLE ACRE CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL, CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Los Angeles. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Los Angeles.
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Lien claimant Dr. Tiffany Nguyen sought reconsideration of an order dismissing her lien, which was served on November 5, 2013. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed her petition because it was filed on December 4, 2013, which was outside the 20-day window plus 5 additional days for mail service allowed by Labor Code section 5903. The WCAB has no discretion to hear untimely petitions, and Dr. Nguyen's petition was therefore dismissed as untimely.
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