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This case involves applicant Reginald Scott's petition for reconsideration of a prior Appeals Board decision that modified his permanent disability award and vacated penalties against the defendants. Scott argued the Board erred in determining Labor Code section 4658 does not apply to inmates and that penalties should have been imposed. However, the Appeals Board dismissed Scott's petition as untimely. The Board found that Scott's petition was filed after the 25-day jurisdictional deadline, even with an extension for a weekend closure. Therefore, the Appeals Board lacked the power to consider the merits of his arguments and dismissed the petition.
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This case involves applicant Reginald Scott's petition for reconsideration of a prior Appeals Board decision that modified his permanent disability award and vacated penalties against the defendants. Scott argued the Board erred in determining Labor Code section 4658 does not apply to inmates and that penalties should have been imposed. However, the Appeals Board dismissed Scott's petition as untimely. The Board found that Scott's petition was filed after the 25-day jurisdictional deadline, even with an extension for a weekend closure. Therefore, the Appeals Board lacked the power to consider the merits of his arguments and dismissed the petition.
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