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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely. The petition was filed over six months after the applicant's compromise release was served, exceeding the 20-day limit. Furthermore, the petition lacked a required verification and failed to demonstrate service on all adverse parties, specifically the applicant. The Board would have also denied the petition on its merits if not for these procedural defects.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the lien claimant's petition for reconsideration because it was untimely. The petition was filed over six months after the applicant's compromise release was served, exceeding the 20-day limit. Furthermore, the petition lacked a required verification and failed to demonstrate service on all adverse parties, specifically the applicant. The Board would have also denied the petition on its merits if not for these procedural defects.
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