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 12, 2001, with the record closing on September 13, 2001. The hearing officer determined that appellant/cross-respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury to her right hand and fingers, but not to her cervical spine; that she did not timely report her injury; and that she did not have disability. Claimant appealed on sufficiency grounds, contending that she also injured her cervical spine and shoulder, and that she had disability from June 15, 2000, through the date of the hearing. Respondent/cross-appellant (carrier) responded that the Appeals Panel should affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order regarding extent of injury, timely report, and disability. Carrier filed a cross-appeal, appealing the hearing officer’s determination that claimant injured her right hand and fingers. The file did not contain a response from claimant.
DECISION
We affirm.
We have reviewed the appeal and cross-appeal and the complained-of determinations. We conclude that the issues involved fact questions for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. 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 information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
800 BRAZOS
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701.
Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge
Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge