Title: 

APD 021063

Significant Decision

Date: 

May 29, 2002

Issues: 

Extent of Injury

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APD 021063

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 4, 2002. The appellant (carrier) contends that the hearing officer’s determination that the respondent’s (claimant) ____________, compensable injury extends to and includes the claimant’s low back is against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence. The claimant responds, urging affirmance.

DECISION

Affirmed.

After review of the record before us and the complained-of determination, 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 self-insured is (SELF-INSURED) and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CEO

(ADDRESS).

(CITY), TEXAS (ZIP CODE).

Roy L. Warren – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge

Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge