Title: 

APD 020808

Significant Decision

Date: 

May 13, 2002

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj, Timely Reporting to Employer

Table of Contents

APD 020808

This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was scheduled for November 15, 2001, but was reset for January 16, 2002, and the claimant failed to appear. The show cause hearing and hearing on the merits was held on March 8, 2002. With respect to the disputed issues, the appellant (claimant) appeals the hearing officer’s determinations that the claimant did not have disability beginning on June 10, 2001, and continuing through the date of the CCH, and that the compensable injury sustained on ____________, does not extend to and include an injury to the cervical spine and arms. 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 NORTH AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CT CORPORATION SYSTEM

350 NORTH ST. PAUL STREET

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.

Roy L. Warren – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge