Meza v. Bruce Packing Co.

The Workers’ Compensation Board found that claimant had agreed that, if she lacked good cause for failing to file a timely request for a hearing from insurer’s written denial, her claims would be dismissed. Finding no good cause, the board dismissed her claims. Claimant petitions for review, and we affirm.

On September 12, 1997, claimant filed a request for compensation with insurer, alleging that she was having hand, wrist, and back problems. Insurer accepted some claims and denied others. Two claims were processed to closure, and claimant was awarded no permanent partial disability (PPD)…