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The applicant's petition for reconsideration of a stipulated workers' compensation award was dismissed as untimely, filed 33 days after the award was served. However, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration on its own motion within the 60-day statutory period. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the case to the judge for further proceedings. This action bypasses the applicant's tardy petition while allowing the Board to review the case based on the applicant's claims of pressure and lack of prior medical evaluation.
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The applicant's petition for reconsideration of a stipulated workers' compensation award was dismissed as untimely, filed 33 days after the award was served. However, the Appeals Board granted reconsideration on its own motion within the 60-day statutory period. The Board rescinded the original award and returned the case to the judge for further proceedings. This action bypasses the applicant's tardy petition while allowing the Board to review the case based on the applicant's claims of pressure and lack of prior medical evaluation.
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