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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the trial judge's decision, finding the applicant's claim barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant knew her injuries were work-related and disabling by 2006, but did not file her claim until November 2010, exceeding the one-year limit. The Board rejected the argument that the statute of limitations is tolled until the applicant understands the legal concept of a cumulative injury, as the applicant was aware of her work-related issues and chose not to pursue a claim at the time. Consequently, the applicant's claim was dismissed as untimely.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed the trial judge's decision, finding the applicant's claim barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant knew her injuries were work-related and disabling by 2006, but did not file her claim until November 2010, exceeding the one-year limit. The Board rejected the argument that the statute of limitations is tolled until the applicant understands the legal concept of a cumulative injury, as the applicant was aware of her work-related issues and chose not to pursue a claim at the time. Consequently, the applicant's claim was dismissed as untimely.
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