Title: 

APD 021837

Significant Decision

Date: 

August 28, 2002

Issues: 

Compensability-Occupationl Inj, Disabilty/Existence-Duration

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APD 021837

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 June 21, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable repetitive trauma injury on _______________, and that the claimant had disability as a result of the injury for the period beginning on _______________, and continuing through the date of the CCH. The appellant appeals the decision and the claimant responds, urging affirmance.

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. 1986).

We affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.

The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, A ZURICH NORTH AMERICA COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

GARY SUDOL

ZURICH NORTH AMERICAN

12222 MERIT DRIVE

DALLAS, TEXAS 75251.

Roy L. Warren – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge