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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Sheryllin White's petition for reconsideration as untimely. The applicant sought review of a prior decision awarding benefits for work-related injuries sustained in 1998. Her petition was filed more than 25 days after the original decision was served by mail, violating the jurisdictional filing deadline. The Board emphasized that filing means actual receipt by the Appeals Board, not just mailing. Therefore, the Board lacked the authority to consider the merits of the petition.
SHERYLLIN WHITE vs. LOS ANGELES UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 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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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Sheryllin White's petition for reconsideration as untimely. The applicant sought review of a prior decision awarding benefits for work-related injuries sustained in 1998. Her petition was filed more than 25 days after the original decision was served by mail, violating the jurisdictional filing deadline. The Board emphasized that filing means actual receipt by the Appeals Board, not just mailing. Therefore, the Board lacked the authority to consider the merits of the petition.
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