Title: 

APD 013046

Significant Decision

Date: 

January 17, 2002

Issues: 

Unavailable

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APD 013046

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 19, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury on _______________, and therefore did not have disability. The claimant appealed the hearing officer’s determinations on sufficiency grounds. The respondent (carrier) responded, requesting affirmance.

DECISION

Affirmed.

The hearing officer did not err in determining that the claimant did not sustain a compensable injury and did not have disability. We have reviewed these determinations and conclude that the issues involved fact questions for the hearing officer. 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. In so reviewing, the hearing officer found that the claimant did not meet his burden of proof on the issues. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determinations are sufficiently supported by the record and 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).

The hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.

The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CT CORPORATION SYSTEMS

350 NORTH ST. PAUL, SUITE 2900

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.

Terri Kay Oliver – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge

Michael B. McShane – Appeals Judge