Title: 

APD 002640

Significant Decision

Date: 

December 13, 2000

Issues: 

Extent of Injury

Table of Contents

APD 002640

This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On October 10, 2000, a hearing was held. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue of the extent of the injury by deciding:

The claimant’s compensable injury of _________, does not extend to or include his left knee or depression.

Claimant appealed and carrier responded.

DECISION

The hearing officer’s decision is affirmed.

There was conflicting evidence presented at the hearing on the disputed issue. The hearing officer’s determination on the issue 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:

Robert E. Lang

Appeals Panel

Manager/Judge

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge