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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, ADJ7789975, involves an order dismissing a petition for reconsideration filed by Applicant Valarie Philips against Sharp Healthcare. The Board found the petition to be untimely, as it was filed more than 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision. The Board emphasized that a petition for reconsideration must be received by the WCAB within the statutory timeframe, and mailing proof is insufficient. As the deadline is jurisdictional, the Board lacked authority to consider the late petition.
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This Workers' Compensation Appeals Board case, ADJ7789975, involves an order dismissing a petition for reconsideration filed by Applicant Valarie Philips against Sharp Healthcare. The Board found the petition to be untimely, as it was filed more than 25 days after the Workers' Compensation Judge's decision. The Board emphasized that a petition for reconsideration must be received by the WCAB within the statutory timeframe, and mailing proof is insufficient. As the deadline is jurisdictional, the Board lacked authority to consider the late petition.
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