Claimant's decedent suffered a stroke at work and died several days later. The Workers' Compensation Board ruled that decedent's death was not causally related to his work activities as a computer programmer and, accordingly, denied claimant's claim for workers' compensation benefits. As an initial matter, we find no reason to disturb the Board's determination to review the employer's untimely appeal. The Board has broad discretion to entertain an untimely appeal and our...
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