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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration in this case. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed, as it was submitted more than 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision. California Labor Code and WCAB rules establish a jurisdictional 20-day deadline for filing, with a possible 5-day extension for mailing. The WCAB indicated that even if timely, the petition would have been denied based on the Administrative Law Judge's report.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration in this case. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed, as it was submitted more than 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision. California Labor Code and WCAB rules establish a jurisdictional 20-day deadline for filing, with a possible 5-day extension for mailing. The WCAB indicated that even if timely, the petition would have been denied based on the Administrative Law Judge's report.
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