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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Patricia Woods' petition for reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the Administrative Law Judge's decision was served, exceeding the statutory deadline. The WCAB emphasized that failure to file within the jurisdictional time limit prevents the Board from considering the petition. Additionally, the petition failed to provide adequate citations to the record, a requirement for appellate review.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) dismissed Patricia Woods' petition for reconsideration as untimely. The petition was filed more than 25 days after the Administrative Law Judge's decision was served, exceeding the statutory deadline. The WCAB emphasized that failure to file within the jurisdictional time limit prevents the Board from considering the petition. Additionally, the petition failed to provide adequate citations to the record, a requirement for appellate review.
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