Title: 

APD 023258

Significant Decision

Date: 

February 11, 2003

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Extent of Injury

Table of Contents

APD 023258

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 December 5, 2002. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) did not sustain compensable cervical and head injuries in addition to the compensable nose and facial injuries on ____________, and that he did not have disability. Claimant appealed these determinations on sufficiency grounds. The file does not contain a response from respondent (carrier).

DECISION

We affirm.

Claimant first contends that the hearing officer erred in admitting two exhibits. However, claimant waived any possible error in this regard by stating that he had no objection to carrier’s exhibits. Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission Appeal No. 992002, decided October 27, 1999.

We have reviewed the remaining complained-of determinations and conclude that the issues involved fact questions for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determinations are supported by the record and are 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 GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CT CORPORATION SYSTEM

350 NORTH ST. PAUL STREET

DALLAS, TX 75201.

Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Chris Cowan – Appeals Judge

Terri Kay Oliver – Appeals Judge