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 June 18, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the compensable injury sustained by the respondent (claimant) on ______________, extends to and includes bursitis, internal derangement, synovitis, and effusion of the left knee, in addition to the left knee strain. The appellant (carrier) appealed this decision. No response was received from the claimant.
DECISION
The hearing officer’s decision is affirmed.
It is undisputed that the claimant sustained a compensable injury when she fell on her knees at work. The issue before the hearing officer involved the extent of the compensable injury. Conflicting evidence was presented on the disputed issue. The hearing officer is the sole judge of the weight and credibility of the evidence. Section 410.165(a). As the finder of fact, the hearing officer resolves the conflicts in the evidence and determines what facts have been established. The hearing officer’s decision is supported by the claimant’s testimony and by the reports of the treating doctor and referral doctor. The hearing officer’s decision is supported by sufficient evidence and is not so against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence as to be clearly wrong and unjust. Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175 (Tex. 1986).
The hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.
The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
C T CORPORATION SYSTEMS
350 NORTH ST. PAUL STREET, SUITE 2900
DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.
Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Daniel R. Barry – Appeals Judge
Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge