Title: 

APD 021185

Significant Decision

Date: 

June 24, 2002

Issues: 

Compensability of Heart Attack

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APD 021185

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 April 1, 2002. The appellant (claimant) appeals the hearing officer’s determination that the deceased did not sustain a compensable heart attack on _______________. The respondent (carrier) responds, urging affirmance.

DECISION

Affirmed.

After review of the record and the complained-of determinations, we have concluded that there is sufficient legal and factual support for the hearing officer’s decision. Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1976).

We affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.

The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is AMERICAN EMPLOYER’S INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

C. J. FIELDS

5910 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY

DALLAS, TEXAS 75206.

Roy L. Warren – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge

Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge