ISIDRA ACABAL vs. CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES/IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, administered by YORK RISK SERVICES GROUP, INC.

This case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed because it was filed late. The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) clarified that a petition must be received by the WCAB within the statutory timeframe, not just mailed. In this instance, the applicant filed the petition 10 days after the deadline, making it untimely. Consequently, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider the merits of the petition and dismissed it.