Title: 

APD 021336

Significant Decision

Date: 

July 16, 2002

Issues: 

Extent of Injury

Table of Contents

APD 021336

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 May 14, 2002. The hearing officer decided that the respondent’s (claimant) _______________, compensable injury includes right carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The appellant (carrier) appealed. The file does not contain a response from the claimant.

DECISION

Affirmed.

The hearing officer did not err in determining that the claimant’s _______________, compensable injury includes right CTS. The disputed issue presented a question of fact for the hearing officer to resolve. Conflicting evidence was presented on the disputed issue. Nothing in our review of the record indicates that the hearing officer’s decision is 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); Pool v. Ford Motor Company, 715 S.W.2d 629, 635 (Tex. 1986).

The hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.

The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

MR. JOHN ALLEN

CONVENTIONAL INSURANCE SERVICES, INC.

1420 W. MOCKINGBIRD LANE, SUITE 775

DALLAS, TEXAS 75247.

Daniel R. Barry – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge

Philip F. O’Neill – Appeals Judge