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This case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The dismissal was based on the fact that the petition was filed untimely, exceeding the statutory 25-day deadline for such filings. The Board emphasized that timely filing means actual receipt by the WCAB, not just mailing. Because the petition was jurisdictional late, the Board lacked the authority to consider its merits.
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This case involves a petition for reconsideration that was dismissed by the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board. The dismissal was based on the fact that the petition was filed untimely, exceeding the statutory 25-day deadline for such filings. The Board emphasized that timely filing means actual receipt by the WCAB, not just mailing. Because the petition was jurisdictional late, the Board lacked the authority to consider its merits.
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