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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was unverified, a requirement under Labor Code section 5902. The Board noted that the defect was pointed out by the WCJ and the applicant failed to cure it or provide a compelling explanation within a reasonable time. Even if the petition had been properly verified, the Board would have denied it on the merits based on the WCJ's report. The Board also admonished both attorneys for procedural errors.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was unverified, a requirement under Labor Code section 5902. The Board noted that the defect was pointed out by the WCJ and the applicant failed to cure it or provide a compelling explanation within a reasonable time. Even if the petition had been properly verified, the Board would have denied it on the merits based on the WCJ's report. The Board also admonished both attorneys for procedural errors.
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