Title: 

APD 020684

Significant Decision

Date: 

May 8, 2002

Issues: 

Extent of Injury

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APD 020684

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 March 1, 2002. The appellant (claimant) contends that the hearing officer’s determination that the claimant’s ____________, compensable injury does not extend to or include major depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and general anxiety is against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence. The respondent (carrier) responds, urging affirmance.

DECISION

Affirmed.

After review of the record before us and the complained-of determinations, we have concluded that there is sufficient support for the hearing officer’s decision. Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1986).

We affirm the Decision and Order of the hearing officer.

The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is (a self-insured governmental entity) and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

AND RISK MANAGEMENT

(ADDRESS)

(CITY), TEXAS (ZIP CODE).

Roy L. Warren – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge