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 25, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) compensable lumbar spine injury does not extend to include an injury to the cervical spine, thoracic spine, and/or the right shoulder.
The claimant appeals on a sufficiency of the evidence basis. The respondent (carrier) responds, urging affirmance.
DECISION
Affirmed.
We have reviewed the complained-of determination and conclude that the extent-of-injury issue involved a fact question for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determination 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 hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.
The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is REALM NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
GERALD DORSEY
8080 NORTH CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 1450
DALLAS, TEXAS 75206.
Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Daniel R. Barry – Appeals Judge
Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge