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 9, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the injury of respondent (claimant) did not arise out of an act of a third person intended to injure the claimant because of personal reasons and that claimant had disability from November 18, 1999, through the date of the hearing. Appellant (carrier) appealed these determinations on sufficiency grounds. Carrier also complained that the hearing officer misplaced the burden of proof. Claimant responded that the Appeals Panel should affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.
DECISION
We affirm.
We have reviewed the complained-of determinations and conclude that the issues involved fact questions for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determinations are 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). Carrier complains that the hearing officer misplaced the burden of proof in this case. However, the discussion portion of the hearing officer’s decision and order indicates that the hearing officer correctly applied the law. We perceive no error.
We affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.
According to information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
PARKER W. RUSH
1445 ROSS AVENUE, SUITE 4200
DALLAS, TEXAS 75202-2812.
Judy L. S. Barnes
CONCUR:
Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge
Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge