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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Eduardo Flores Ramos's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The petition was filed on January 11, 2015, which was more than 25 days after the WCJ's December 11, 2014 decision. The WCAB emphasized that the deadline for filing a petition for reconsideration is jurisdictional and proof of mailing is insufficient. The WCAB noted that the applicant may pursue their claim through alternative dispute resolution under a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Eduardo Flores Ramos's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The petition was filed on January 11, 2015, which was more than 25 days after the WCJ's December 11, 2014 decision. The WCAB emphasized that the deadline for filing a petition for reconsideration is jurisdictional and proof of mailing is insufficient. The WCAB noted that the applicant may pursue their claim through alternative dispute resolution under a Union Collective Bargaining Agreement.
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