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In Villarino v. Surety Property, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration as untimely. The WCAB adopted the administrative law judge's report, finding the petition was filed more than 25 days after the September 24, 2013, Findings of Fact and Award. Specifically, the petition exceeded the 20-day filing period plus 5 days for mail service. Had the petition been timely, the WCAB would have denied it on the merits, as indicated by the judge's report.
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In Villarino v. Surety Property, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the Applicant's Petition for Reconsideration as untimely. The WCAB adopted the administrative law judge's report, finding the petition was filed more than 25 days after the September 24, 2013, Findings of Fact and Award. Specifically, the petition exceeded the 20-day filing period plus 5 days for mail service. Had the petition been timely, the WCAB would have denied it on the merits, as indicated by the judge's report.
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