A Petition for Reconsideration must be filed within how many days of service of an F&A by the WCAB?

• A. 20
• B. 30
• C. 45
• D. 60

Answer: (C)

The key idea is the deadline to seek a higher review of a WCAB decision. Once a Findings and Award is served, there is a fixed window to file a Petition for Reconsideration, and that window is 45 days. The clock starts on service of the F&A, and the petition must be filed within those calendar days. This timeframe is set to provide a reasonable period for review and preparation, while ensuring the decision isn’t delayed indefinitely. If the petition isn’t filed within 45 days, the F&A becomes final with respect to reconsideration. The other day counts (20, 30, 60) aren’t the standard period for this relief, which is why 45 days is the correct choice.