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This case involved a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The dismissal was based on the petition being filed untimely, specifically more than 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision was served. The Board emphasized that filing deadlines are jurisdictional and do not allow for extensions due to mailing proof alone. If the petition had been timely, it would have been denied on the merits.
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This case involved a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The dismissal was based on the petition being filed untimely, specifically more than 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision was served. The Board emphasized that filing deadlines are jurisdictional and do not allow for extensions due to mailing proof alone. If the petition had been timely, it would have been denied on the merits.
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