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 23, 2003. The hearing officer determined that respondent (claimant) had disability due to the _____________, compensable injury from June 25 through July 22, 2002, and from July 31, 2002, and continuing through August 29, 2002. The hearing officer also determined that claimant was not entitled to reimbursement for travel expenses for medical treatment. Appellant (carrier) appealed the determinations regarding disability on sufficiency grounds. The file does not contain a response from claimant. The determination regarding reimbursement was not appealed.
DECISION
We affirm.
We have reviewed the complained-of determinations regarding disability and conclude that the disability issue involved a fact question 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 AMERICAN RISK FUNDING INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
MR. RON ARTHUR
12222 MERRITT DRIVE
DALLAS, TEXAS 75251.
Judy L. S. Barnes
CONCUR:
Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge
Chris Cowan – Appeals Judge