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 October 22, 2001. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) was not entitled to change treating doctors to Dr. B and that the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) abused its discretion in approving such a change. Claimant appealed this determination on sufficiency grounds. 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 regarding the change of treating doctors and conclude that the issue involved a fact question for the hearing officer. Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission Appeal No. 011097, decided June 25, 2001. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. We perceive no legal error, and 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.
According to information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PA. and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
C. T. CORPORATION
350 N. ST. PAUL STREET
DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.
Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge
Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge