Title: 

APD 022568

Significant Decision

Date: 

November 5, 2002

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj

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APD 022568

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 September 9, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury on ______________, and that because the claimant did not sustain a compensable injury, she did not have disability. The claimant appeals, and the respondent (carrier) responds, urging affirmance.

DECISION

Affirmed.

The hearing officer is the sole judge of the weight and credibility of the evidence. Section 410.165(a). The hearing officer reviewed the record and resolved what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determinations are sufficiently supported by the record and 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).

We affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.

The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is HARTFORD UNDERWRITERS 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.

Michael B. McShane – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge

Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge