Unpublished Dispositionrichard L. Devincentis, Executor of the Estate of Filippadevincentis (widow of Luciano Devincentis), Petitioner, v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Unitedstates Department of Labor, Respondent, 904 F.2d 706 (6th Cir. 1990)

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US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit - 904 F.2d 706 (6th Cir. 1990) June 14, 1990

Before KRUPANSKY and ALAN E. NORRIS, Circuit Judges and WENDELL A. MILES, Senior District Judge* .

ORDER

This matter is before the court upon consideration of the respondent's motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. The petitioner has not responded.

A review of the record indicates that the Benefits Review Board filed on December 29, 1989, a decision and order affirming the October 30, 1987, decision and order of the administrative law judge. The petition for review of the December 29, 1989, order filed on March 1, 1990, was two days late. 20 C.F.R. Sec. 802.410, 33 U.S.C. § 921(c). The time limit prescribed in 33 U.S.C. § 921(c) is a jurisdictional prerequisite to hearing an appeal, and is not subject to waiver, estoppel, or equitable tolling. See Danko v. Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, 846 F.2d 366, 369 (6th Cir. 1988) (per curiam).

Accordingly, it is ORDERED that the respondent's motion to dismiss be, and it hereby is, granted. The appeal is dismissed for lack of jurisdiction. Rule 8(a) (1), Rules of the Sixth Circuit.

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The Honorable Wendell A. Miles, Senior U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Michigan, sitting by designation

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