Title: 

APD 012292

Significant Decision

Date: 

November 7, 2001

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj

Table of Contents

APD 012292

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 August 16, 2001, with the record closing on August 28, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by concluding that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on __________, and had disability beginning on __________, and continuing through June 5, 2001. The appellant self-insured (carrier) appeals, arguing that the determination of the hearing officer was against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence. Claimant replies, urging that the determination of the hearing officer was supported by the evidence.

DECISION

We affirm.

We have reviewed the complained-of determinations and conclude that the issues involved fact questions for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record, determined whether claimant was credible, and decided what facts were established. The hearing officer could find that claimant sustained a compensable injury and that she had disability based on her testimony alone. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determinations 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.

According to the information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is (a certified self-insured), and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

C. T. CORPORATION SYSTEM

350 N. ST. PAUL STREET

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.

Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Michael B. McShane – Appeals Judge

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge