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 June 24, 2003. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury on ___________. An issue regarding horseplay was withdrawn by the parties. Claimant appealed this determination on sufficiency grounds. The file does not contain a response from respondent (carrier).
DECISION
We affirm.
Claimant complains that the translators used to convey information to Dr. V did not accurately explain what claimant said. This was a factor for the hearing officer to consider in making her determinations. Claimant offered his testimony and other medical evidence from Dr. P to support his claim. The hearing officer considered the evidence, judged its credibility, and determined that claimant did not sustain a compensable injury. No reversible error has been shown.
We have reviewed the complained-of determination regarding whether claimant sustained a compensable injury and we conclude that the 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 determination 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.
According to information provided by carrier, 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
ROBERT PARNELL
8144 WALNUT HILL LANE, SUITE 1600
DALLAS, TEXAS 75231-4813.
Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Chris Cowan – Appeals Judge
Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge