Title: 

APD 021976

Significant Decision

Date: 

September 17, 2002

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj

Table of Contents

APD 021976

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 June 26, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ________ and that the claimant had disability as a result of the injury for the period beginning on ________ and continuing through June 7, 2002. The appellant (carrier) appeals the decision and the claimant files a response, 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. After review of the record and the complained-of determinations, we have concluded that there is sufficient legal and factual support for the hearing officer’s decision. 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 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

GARY SUDOL

ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

9330 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1200

DALLAS, TEXAS 75243.

Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Michael B. McShane – Appeals Judge

Margaret Turner – Appeals Judge