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 4, 2001. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 17th quarter. Claimant appealed this determination, contending that he was actively participating with the Texas Rehabilitation Commission (TRC), and that he made a good faith job search during the qualifying period. Respondent (carrier) responded that the Appeals Panel should affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.
DECISION
We affirm.
We have reviewed the complained-of determination and conclude that the issue involved a fact question for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. The hearing officer reviewed the evidence regarding claimant’s TRC participation and his job search, and determined that claimant did not meet the requisite good faith requirement for SIBs. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determination 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, 176 (Tex. 1986).
We affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.
Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge
Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge