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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Graciela Aguayo Contreras's petition for reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed over 25 days after the service of the original decision, exceeding the jurisdictional deadline for filing. The Board emphasized that filing with the WCAB, not just mailing, must occur within the statutory period. Had the petition been timely, it would have been denied on the merits based on the WCJ's report.
GRACIELA AGUAYO CONTRERAS vs. CASE VANDER EYK DAIRY 2, ZENITH INSURANCE COMPANY is a workers' compensation case decided in Fresno. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in Fresno.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed Graciela Aguayo Contreras's petition for reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed over 25 days after the service of the original decision, exceeding the jurisdictional deadline for filing. The Board emphasized that filing with the WCAB, not just mailing, must occur within the statutory period. Had the petition been timely, it would have been denied on the merits based on the WCJ's report.
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