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This case involves an applicant's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition as untimely. The original decision was issued on September 23, 2013, and the petition was filed more than 25 days later, exceeding the statutory deadline. The WCAB lacks jurisdiction to consider the merits of a petition filed beyond the prescribed time limit.
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This case involves an applicant's petition for reconsideration of a workers' compensation decision. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the petition as untimely. The original decision was issued on September 23, 2013, and the petition was filed more than 25 days later, exceeding the statutory deadline. The WCAB lacks jurisdiction to consider the merits of a petition filed beyond the prescribed time limit.
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