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 October 15, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the _______________, compensable injury of respondent (claimant) includes bilateral carpal tunnel syndrome, a cervical sprain/strain, and cervical spine MRI findings dated March 20, 2001, to include mid-cervical spondylosis and mild central spinal and bilateral neural foraminal stenosis at C5-6. Appellant (carrier) appealed on evidentiary sufficiency grounds. There is no response on file from claimant.
DECISION
We affirm.
We have reviewed the complained-of determination and conclude that the extent-of-injury 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 TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
JIM ADAMS, ATTORNEY
450 GEARS ROAD, SUITE 500
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77067.
Judy L. S. Barnes
CONCUR:
Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge
Edward Vilano – Appeals Judge