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This case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the board within the statutory 25-day period, not merely mailed. Despite claims of defective service, the WCAB found proper service on the lien claimant's representative. As the petition was filed on March 28, 2019, after the jurisdictional deadline of March 18, 2019, it was dismissed.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB). The dismissal was based on the petition being untimely filed. The WCAB clarified that a petition must be received by the board within the statutory 25-day period, not merely mailed. Despite claims of defective service, the WCAB found proper service on the lien claimant's representative. As the petition was filed on March 28, 2019, after the jurisdictional deadline of March 18, 2019, it was dismissed.
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