Title: 

APD 041109

Significant Decision

Date: 

July 1, 2004

Issues: 

Extent of Injury

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APD 041109

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 7, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the _____________, compensable injury of appellant (claimant) does not extend to left carpal tunnel syndrome. Claimant appealed the determinations related to extent of injury on sufficiency grounds. The file does not contain a response from respondent (carrier).

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 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.

According to information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CT CORPORATION SYSTEMS

350 NORTH ST. PAUL STREET, SUITE 2900

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.

Judy L. S. Barnes

CONCUR:

Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge

Margaret L. Turner – Appeals Judge