This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On October 5, 2000, a hearing was held. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue of injury and disability by deciding:
1.The claimant sustained a compensable injury on __________, in the form of an occupational disease.
2.The claimant had disability beginning on February 19, 2000, and continuing through the date of the hearing.
Carrier appealed and claimant responded.
DECISION
The hearing officer’s decision is affirmed.
There was conflicting evidence presented at the hearing on the issues. The hearing officer’s determination on the issues 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 (Tex. 1986).
Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge
Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge