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 March 12, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the date on which the appellant (claimant) first knew or should have known that she sustained an injury was _____________; that the claimant did not sustain an injury in the course and scope of her employment on _____________; and that the claimant did not have disability because she did not sustain a compensable injury. The claimant appeals, asserting that she sustained a work-related repetitive trauma injury. The respondent (carrier) responded, urging affirmance.
DECISION
Affirmed.
The issues of the date of injury, whether the claimant sustained a compensable repetitive trauma injury, and whether the claimant had disability, presented questions of fact for the hearing officer to resolve. 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 FEDERAL INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
PARKER W. RUSH
1445 ROSS AVENUE, SUITE 4200
DALLAS, TEXAS 75202-2812.
Michael B. McShane
Appeals Panel
Manager-Judge
CONCUR:
Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge
Edward Vilano – Appeals Judge