Title: 

APD 020627

Significant Decision

Date: 

April 30, 2002

Issues: 

Dispute of DD IR, Dispute of DD MMI Date

Table of Contents

APD 020627

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 February 27, 2002. The hearing officer determined that, in accordance with the report of the designated doctor, the appellant (claimant) reached maximum medical improvement on December 30, 1999, with a three percent impairment rating. On appeal, the claimant contends that these determinations are against the great weight of the evidence. The respondent (carrier) urges affirmance.

DECISION

Affirmed.

We have reviewed the matters complained of by the claimant on appeal and conclude that the hearing officer’s decision 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 decision and order of the hearing officer are affirmed.

The true corporate name of the carrier is THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CORPORATE SERVICES COMPANY

800 BRAZOS STREET

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701.

Chris Cowan – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge