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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 untimeliness of the petition, which was filed on February 24, 2014. This date was over 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision was served on December 5, 2013. The WCAB emphasized that the deadline for filing a petition for reconsideration is jurisdictional. Therefore, the Board lacked the authority to grant the untimely petition.
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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 untimeliness of the petition, which was filed on February 24, 2014. This date was over 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision was served on December 5, 2013. The WCAB emphasized that the deadline for filing a petition for reconsideration is jurisdictional. Therefore, the Board lacked the authority to grant the untimely petition.
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