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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Juan Martinez's petition for reconsideration because it was filed untimely. California law mandates petitions for reconsideration be filed within 25 days of the WCJ's decision being served by mail. Proof of mailing is insufficient; the petition must be received by the WCAB within the statutory timeframe. As the petition was filed more than 25 days after the April 24, 2019 decision, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider it.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Juan Martinez's petition for reconsideration because it was filed untimely. California law mandates petitions for reconsideration be filed within 25 days of the WCJ's decision being served by mail. Proof of mailing is insufficient; the petition must be received by the WCAB within the statutory timeframe. As the petition was filed more than 25 days after the April 24, 2019 decision, the WCAB lacked jurisdiction to consider it.
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