Title: 

APD 020119

Significant Decision

Date: 

March 1, 2002

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj

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APD 020119

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 December 12, 2001. The hearing officer determined that respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on _______________, and that he did not have disability. Appellant (carrier) appealed the determination that claimant sustained a compensable injury, on sufficiency grounds. The file does not contain a response from claimant.

DECISION

We affirm.

We have reviewed the complained-of determination and conclude that the issue involved a fact question for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determination is 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.

According to information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CORPORATE SERVICES COMPANY

800 BRAZOS

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701.

Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge

Michael B. McShane – Appeals Judge