It is conceded that July 14, 1953 was the last day upon which the claim for reimbursement could be timely "filed" (Workmen's Compensation Law, § 15, subd. 8, par. [f]) and appellants contend that the statute was complied with by mailing of the claim on that day; with the result that it was received by the board, and by the Fund as well, on July 15, 1953. The term "filed" as used in the section cited cannot properly be equated with "mailed" or "served by mail". The distinction...
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