This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was held on February 27, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent’s (claimant) compensable injury of _______________, extends to the thoracic spine and that the claimant had disability, as defined by Section 401.011(16), from November 16, 2000, through May 31, 2001. The appellant (carrier) appealed and the claimant responded.
DECISION
The hearing officer’s decision is affirmed.
It is undisputed that the claimant sustained a compensable injury when he fell backwards while unloading a riding lawn mower from a truck. The claimant had the burden of proof on the two disputed issues of whether the compensable injury extends to the thoracic spine and whether the claimant had disability from November 16, 2000, through May 31, 2001. Conflicting evidence was presented at the CCH on these issues. The hearing officer is the sole judge of the weight and credibility of the evidence. Section 410.165(a). As the finder of fact, the hearing officer resolves the conflicts in the evidence and determines what facts have been established. The claimant’s testimony and medical reports support the hearing officer’s determinations on the disputed issues. The hearing officer’s decision is supported by sufficient evidence and is not so against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence as to be clearly wrong and unjust. Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175 (Tex. 1986).
The hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.
The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
800 BRAZOS
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701.
Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Daniel R. Barry – Appeals Judge
Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge