Title: 

APD 013165

Significant Decision

Date: 

February 12, 2002

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj

Table of Contents

APD 013165

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 15, 2001. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable back injury and that he did not have disability. Claimant appealed these determinations on sufficiency grounds. The file does not contain a response from respondent (carrier).

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 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 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY COMPANY 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:

Chris Cowan – Appeals Judge

Michael B. McShane – Appeals Judge