Title: 

APD 040678

Significant Decision

Date: 

May 17, 2004

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration

Table of Contents

APD 040678

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 February 18, 2004. The hearing officer determined that as a result of his ______________, compensable injury, the appellant (claimant) had disability from October 1, 2003, through the date of the hearing. The claimant conditionally appeals the hearing officer’s decision, asserting that the findings of fact should be modified to delete references to the claimant’s termination from employment. However, the claimant expressed agreement with the hearing officer’s decision on the disability issue. The appeal file contains no response from the respondent (carrier).

DECISION

The hearing officer’s decision and order have become final. Section 410.169.

In his request for review, the claimant states that he “appeals the following issues only if [c]arrier files an [a]ppeal of the overall decision.” The carrier did not appeal the hearing officer’s Decision and Order. Accordingly, we dismiss the claimant’s appeal.

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

CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY

800 BRAZOS, SUITE 750, COMMODORE 1

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701.

Chris Cowan

CONCUR:

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge

Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge