Title: 

APD 021927

Significant Decision

Date: 

September 12, 2002

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj

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APD 021927

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 July 11, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ________ and that the claimant had disability resulting from the injury beginning ________ and continuing. The appellant (carrier) appeals, contending that these determinations were contrary to the evidence.

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 INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE MIDWEST 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.

Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge

Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge