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