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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Saul Vargas's petition for reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the petition being filed on November 17, 2015, which was over 25 days after the WCJ's October 20, 2015 decision was served. California law mandates that petitions for reconsideration must be filed within 25 days of service, an extension is not granted for mailing. The WCAB lacks jurisdiction to consider untimely petitions.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Saul Vargas's petition for reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the petition being filed on November 17, 2015, which was over 25 days after the WCJ's October 20, 2015 decision was served. California law mandates that petitions for reconsideration must be filed within 25 days of service, an extension is not granted for mailing. The WCAB lacks jurisdiction to consider untimely petitions.
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