Title: 

APD 021412

Significant Decision

Date: 

July 15, 2002

Issues: 

Extent of Injury

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APD 021412

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 May 16, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the compensable injury of appellant (claimant) did not extend to include the cervical area, left shoulder, and low back. Claimant appealed this determination on sufficiency grounds. Respondent self-insured (carrier) responded that the Appeals Panel should affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.

DECISION

We affirm.

We have reviewed the complained-of determination and conclude that the issue involved fact questions 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).

We affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.

According to information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is (a self-insured governmental entity) and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CT CORPORATION SYSTEMS

350 NORTH ST. PAUL STREET, SUITE 2900

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.

Judy L. S. Barnes

CONCUR:

Daniel R. Barry – Appeals Judge

Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge