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 November 14, 2001. In resolving the issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not have disability as a result of his compensable injury of ______________, for the periods of November 1, 2000, through January 22, 2001, or May 1, 2001, through November 14, 2001.[1] The claimant appealed on sufficiency grounds, seeking reversal. The respondent (carrier) responded, urging affirmance.
DECISION
Affirmed.
The hearing officer did not err in determining that the claimant did not have disability for the periods of November 1, 2000, through January 22, 2001, or May 1, 2001, through November 14, 2001. We have reviewed the determination and conclude that the issue involved fact questions for the hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved those questions in favor of the carrier. The hearing officer is the sole judge of the weight and credibility of the evidence. Section 410.165(a). The hearing officer reviewed the record and resolved what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determination is sufficiently supported by the record and 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).
The hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.
The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
GARY SUDOL, ATTORNEY AT LAW
9330 LBJ FREEWAY, SUITE 1200
DALLAS, TEXAS 75243.
Terri Kay Oliver – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge
Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge
- The claimant did not seek temporary income benefits [or a determination of disability] for the period of January 23 through April 30, 2001. ↑