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 March 27, 2001. With respect to the issues before her, the hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) __________, compensable injury does not extend to his lumbar spine. The claimant appeals, claiming that the hearing officer’s decision is against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence. The respondent (carrier) responds, urging affirmance.
DECISION
Affirmed.
The claimant appeals the hearing officer’s determinations on sufficiency grounds. The matters the claimant complained of in his brief all concern credibility and fact issues, which were for the hearing officer to consider. We have reviewed the complained-of determinations and conclude that they 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.
Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge
Michael B. McShane – Appeals Judge