This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was held on May 24, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the respondent’s (claimant) left knee injury is a result of the compensable injury sustained on or about __________. The appellant (carrier) appealed and the claimant responded.
DECISION
The hearing officer’s decision is affirmed.
The hearing officer did not err in determining that the claimant’s left knee injury is a result of his compensable injury sustained on or about __________. Conflicting evidence on the disputed issue was presented at the CCH. The hearing officer resolved the conflicts in the evidence in favor of the claimant. The hearing officer is the sole judge of the weight and credibility of the evidence. Section 410.165(a). As the finder of fact, the hearing officer resolves the conflicts in the evidence and determines what facts have been established from the evidence presented. The hearing officer’s decision is supported by the claimant’s testimony, the initial medical reports noting complaints about both knees, and by the opinion of the treating doctor. The hearing officer’s decision is supported by sufficient evidence and is not so against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence as to be clearly wrong and unjust.
The hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.
Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge
Philip F. O’Neill – Appeals Judge