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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed, as it was submitted more than 25 days after the WCJ's decision. The Board emphasized that filing deadlines are jurisdictional and proof of mailing is insufficient; the petition must be received by the Board within the statutory period. Therefore, the Board lacked authority to consider the merits of the petition.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed, as it was submitted more than 25 days after the WCJ's decision. The Board emphasized that filing deadlines are jurisdictional and proof of mailing is insufficient; the petition must be received by the Board within the statutory period. Therefore, the Board lacked authority to consider the merits of the petition.
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