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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Ernestine Mitchell's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the deadline, not just mailed, to be considered timely. Since the petition was not received within the statutory timeframe, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to rule on its merits.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Ernestine Mitchell's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the deadline, not just mailed, to be considered timely. Since the petition was not received within the statutory timeframe, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to rule on its merits.
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