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 December 6, 2001. In resolving the issues before her, the hearing officer determined that the appellant/cross-respondent (claimant) did sustain a compensable injury to his left rib/chest on ____________, but that he did not have any disability resulting from his compensable injury. The claimant, seeking reversal, appealed the disability determination and the respondent/cross-appellant (carrier) appealed the injury determination. Both the carrier and the claimant filed a response to the respective appeals; however, the claimant’s response was untimely and shall not be considered.
DECISION
Affirmed.
The hearing officer did not err in making the determinations that the claimant did sustain a compensable injury to his left rib/chest on ____________, and that he did not have disability as a result of his compensable injury. The parties presented conflicting evidence on the issues. We have reviewed the issues and conclude that they involved fact questions for the hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the question of compensability in favor of the claimant and the question of disability 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 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 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
PAUL DAVID EDGE
6404 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY, SUITE 1000
PLANO, TEXAS 75093.
Terri Kay Oliver – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge
Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge