Title: 

APD 010960

Significant Decision

Date: 

June 18, 2001

Issues: 

SIBS-4th Quarter

Table of Contents

APD 010960

This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing was held on April 26, 2001. The hearing officer determined that respondent (claimant) had no ability to work during the filing period in question and that he is entitled to supplemental income benefits. Appellant (carrier) appealed this determination on sufficiency grounds. Claimant responded that the Appeals Panel should affirm the hearing officer’s decision.

DECISION

We affirm.

We have reviewed the complained-of determinations and conclude that the issues involved fact questions for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determinations are not so against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence as to be clearly wrong or manifestly unjust. Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1986).

We affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.

Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge

Philip F. O’Neill – Appeals Judge