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 May 3, 2002. The appellant (claimant) contends that the hearing officer’s determination that the claimant’s correct impairment rating (IR) is 7% is against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence and that the correct IR is 20%. The respondent (carrier) responds, urging affirmance. The hearing officer’s determinations that the injury did extend to the claimant’s neck, but did not extend to the claimant’s elbow and depression have not been appealed and have become final.
DECISION
Affirmed.
The claimant attached additional documents to her appeal; however, they are not considered in this review as they are not part of the record of the CCH and there is a lack of showing that the evidence was newly discovered and not previously obtainable. Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission Appeal No. 93463, decided July 19, 1993 (Unpublished); Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission Appeal No. 92201, decided June 29, 1992; Section 410.203(a). See also Holgin v. Texas Employers Insurance Association, 790 S.W.2d 97 (Tex. App.-Fort Worth 1990, writ denied).
After review of the record before us and the complained-of determinations, we have concluded that there is sufficient support for the hearing officer’s decision. Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175, 176 (Tex. 1986).
We affirm the decision and order of the hearing officer.
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
DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND RISK MANAGEMENT
(ADDRESS)
(CITY), TEXAS (ZIP CODE).
Roy L. Warren – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge
Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge