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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed late, exceeding the statutory 25-day deadline. Although the applicant argued for excusable neglect regarding the omission of a self-procured medical treatment claim, the Board found the timeliness of the petition to be a jurisdictional defect. Consequently, the Appeals Board lacks the authority to consider the merits of the applicant's claim for self-procured medical treatment.
STEVEN G. CARR vs. COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ, SEDGWICK CMS is a workers' compensation case decided in San Francisco. This case addresses legal issues related to compensation claims, benefits, and court rulings.
It is commonly referenced in legal research involving workers' compensation laws in San Francisco.
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The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board dismissed the applicant's petition for reconsideration because it was filed late, exceeding the statutory 25-day deadline. Although the applicant argued for excusable neglect regarding the omission of a self-procured medical treatment claim, the Board found the timeliness of the petition to be a jurisdictional defect. Consequently, the Appeals Board lacks the authority to consider the merits of the applicant's claim for self-procured medical treatment.
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