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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a Petition for Reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The petitioner argued that the administrative law judge lacked jurisdiction to deny penalties due to a prior compromise and release. However, the Board found that the petition was filed one day late according to strict statutory deadlines. Even though service occurred at an incorrect address, a correct service was also made, thus validating the timeliness requirement.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed a Petition for Reconsideration because it was untimely filed. The petitioner argued that the administrative law judge lacked jurisdiction to deny penalties due to a prior compromise and release. However, the Board found that the petition was filed one day late according to strict statutory deadlines. Even though service occurred at an incorrect address, a correct service was also made, thus validating the timeliness requirement.
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