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 June 14, 2001. With respect to the issues before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury on ____________, and that the claimant did not have disability as a result of a ___________, injury. The claimant appeals, contending that the hearing officer’s decision is against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence. The respondent (carrier) responds, urging affirmance.
DECISION
Affirmed.
Evidence was received as to both issues; the hearing officer found that the claimant did not sustain a compensable injury on ___________, or have disability as a result of a compensable injury. The existence of the injury and disability presented questions of fact for the hearing officer to decide. Applying our standard of review, we conclude that the hearing officer’s determinations regarding injury and disability 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).
The hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.
Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge
Phillip F. O’Neill – Appeals Judge