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In Noboa v. Cougherty Packing Company, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the applicant's failure to verify the petition, a mandatory requirement under Labor Code section 5902. This procedural defect rendered the petition invalid, leading the WCAB to reject it. The WCAB cited relevant case law supporting its decision to dismiss unverified petitions.
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In Noboa v. Cougherty Packing Company, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed the applicant's Petition for Reconsideration. The dismissal was based on the applicant's failure to verify the petition, a mandatory requirement under Labor Code section 5902. This procedural defect rendered the petition invalid, leading the WCAB to reject it. The WCAB cited relevant case law supporting its decision to dismiss unverified petitions.
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