Petition for reconsideration must be filed within how many days after service of findings and award?

Petition for reconsideration must be filed within how many days after service of findings and award?

• A. 10 days
• B. 30 days
• C. 45 days
• D. 20 days

Answer: (D)

The main concept is the time limit to seek a post-decision review. After the workers’ compensation board serves the Findings and Award, a petition for reconsideration must be filed within 20 days. This deadline exists to ensure timely review of the board’s decision and to bring finality to the award. You start counting the day after service, and if service is by mail, an extra five days are allowed, making it 25 days in that scenario. Missing the 20-day window generally bars reconsideration unless the board grants relief for late filing for good cause.

The main concept is the time limit to seek a post-decision review. After the workers’ compensation board serves the Findings and Award, a petition for reconsideration must be filed within 20 days. This deadline exists to ensure timely review of the board’s decision and to bring finality to the award. You start counting the day after service, and if service is by mail, an extra five days are allowed, making it 25 days in that scenario. Missing the 20-day window generally bars reconsideration unless the board grants relief for late filing for good cause.