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 opened on May 6, 2002, and closed on May 10, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the _____________, compensable injury of the appellant (claimant) extends to the cervical spine; that the claimant has not had disability after August 14, 2000; and that the claimant reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) on April 17, 2002, with a 13% impairment rating (IR). The claimant appealed the hearing officer’s determination that he did not have disability after August 14, 2000. The respondent (carrier) responded, urging affirmance. The hearing officer’s determinations regarding extent of injury, MMI, and IR have not been appealed and have become final. Section 410.169.
DECISION
We affirm.
We have reviewed the complained-of determination regarding the claimant’s period of disability and conclude that the issue involved a factual question for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determination regarding disability is supported by the record and is 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 TIG PREMIER INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
BOB KNOWLES
5205 NORTH O’CONNOR BOULEVARD
IRVING, TEXAS 75039.
Judy L. S. Barnes
CONCUR:
Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge
Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge