This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was held on November 6, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the seventh quarter. The appellant (carrier) appeals that determination. The claimant responds, urging affirmance.
DECISION
Affirmed.
Sections 408.142 and 408.143 set forth the requirements for SIBs entitlement. Tex. W.C. Comm’n, 28 TEX. ADMIN. CODE §§ 130.100 through 130.110 (Rules 130.100 through 130.110) are the administrative rules relating to SIBs. The issue of the claimant’s entitlement to SIBs for the quarter at issue presented factual questions for the hearing officer to resolve from the evidence presented at the CCH. 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. 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 SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
LINDA LEWIS
1600 NORTH COLLINS BOULEVARD, SUITE 300
RICHARDSON, TEXAS 75080.
Roy L. Warren – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge
Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge