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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior finding, ruling that the applicant's claim is barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant filed her claim over one year after receiving a denial of benefits, which restarted the one-year limitations period. The Board found no evidence presented by the applicant to support any exceptions to the statute of limitations, despite her arguments of confusion regarding a withdrawal form. Therefore, the applicant's claim was dismissed, except for potential medical-legal costs.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board granted reconsideration and reversed a prior finding, ruling that the applicant's claim is barred by the statute of limitations. The applicant filed her claim over one year after receiving a denial of benefits, which restarted the one-year limitations period. The Board found no evidence presented by the applicant to support any exceptions to the statute of limitations, despite her arguments of confusion regarding a withdrawal form. Therefore, the applicant's claim was dismissed, except for potential medical-legal costs.
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