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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed more than 25 days after the original award, violating jurisdictional time limits. Conversely, the defendant's petition for reconsideration was granted to allow the Board further opportunity to review the factual and legal issues. This case turns on a procedural technicality regarding timely filing. The WCAB will now review the merits of the defendant's petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed more than 25 days after the original award, violating jurisdictional time limits. Conversely, the defendant's petition for reconsideration was granted to allow the Board further opportunity to review the factual and legal issues. This case turns on a procedural technicality regarding timely filing. The WCAB will now review the merits of the defendant's petition.
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