Which date is used to determine the filing date for a document submitted to the WCAB?

Which date is used to determine the filing date for a document submitted to the WCAB?

• A. Date postmarked
• B. Date received
• C. Date of Express mail pickup
• D. Date of cover letter

Answer: (B)

The filing date is based on the date the WCAB actually receives the document. This ensures deadlines reflect when the board has the filing in hand, not when it was mailed or when a carrier picked it up. A postmark can be misleading if mail is delayed, and the date on a cover letter doesn’t guarantee that the WCAB has the document yet. If you file electronically, the system timestamp serves as the receipt date.

The filing date is based on the date the WCAB actually receives the document. This ensures deadlines reflect when the board has the filing in hand, not when it was mailed or when a carrier picked it up. A postmark can be misleading if mail is delayed, and the date on a cover letter doesn’t guarantee that the WCAB has the document yet. If you file electronically, the system timestamp serves as the receipt date.