Title: 

APD 021232

Significant Decision

Date: 

June 27, 2002

Issues: 

Compensability-Occupationl Inj, Date of Injury, Disabilty/Existence-Duration

Table of Contents

APD 021232

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 April 17, 2002. The appellant/cross-respondent (claimant) appeals, contending that in addition to the dates of disability determined by the hearing officer, from March 26, 2002, through the date of the CCH, she also had disability from June 30 through July 16, 2001. The respondent/cross-appellant (carrier) appeals the hearing officer’s determinations that the date of injury is ______________; that on ______________, the claimant sustained a compensable injury in the form of an occupational disease; that the claimant timely reported the injury to her employer; and that the claimant had disability from March 26, 2002, through the date of the CCH. Neither party files a response to the other party’s appeal.

DECISION

Affirmed.

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. 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 HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

WILLIAM PARNELL

8144 WALNUT HILL LANE, SUITE 1600

DALLAS, TEXAS 75231.

Roy L. Warren – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Michael B. McShane – Appeals Judge

Philip F. O’Neill – Appeals Judge