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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The petition was submitted after the 25-day deadline following the original August 1, 2016, decision, which disallowed the lien claimant's claim for insufficient evidence. The Board clarified that filing proof of mailing is insufficient, and the petition must be received by the WCAB within the statutory period. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on the merits, as lien claimants bear the burden of proving the reasonableness of their services.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the Petition for Reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The petition was submitted after the 25-day deadline following the original August 1, 2016, decision, which disallowed the lien claimant's claim for insufficient evidence. The Board clarified that filing proof of mailing is insufficient, and the petition must be received by the WCAB within the statutory period. Even if timely, the petition would have been denied on the merits, as lien claimants bear the burden of proving the reasonableness of their services.
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