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 July 2, 2003. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the appellant’s (claimant) compensable injury of ______________, does not extend to and include rotator cuff tendonitis, impingement syndrome, and a partial rotator cuff tear of the right shoulder. The claimant appeals, contending that she proved that her compensable injury extends to and includes the conditions listed in the disputed issue. The respondent (carrier) asserts that the evidence supports the hearing officer’s decision.
DECISION
Affirmed.
Conflicting evidence, including conflicting medical opinions, was presented on the disputed issue regarding the extent of the claimant’s compensable injury. The hearing officer is the sole judge of the weight and credibility of the evidence. Section 410.165(a). As the finder of fact, the hearing officer resolves the conflicts in the evidence and determines what facts have been established. Although there is conflicting evidence in this case, we conclude that the hearing officer’s decision is supported by sufficient evidence and that it is not so against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence as to be clearly wrong and unjust. Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175 (Tex. 1986).
We affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.
The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is (a self-insured governmental entity) and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL SERVICES
(ADDRESS)
(CITY), TEXAS (ZIP CODE).
Robert W. Potts
CONCUR:
Chris Cowan – Appeals Judge
Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge