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 13, 2002, with the record closing on July 15, 2002. The hearing officer determined that (1) the compensable injury of ________ includes necrotizing fasciitis, renal failure, groin streptococcus, cardiac arrest, rhabdomyolysis, right thigh cellulites, right foot drop, acute tubular necrosis, and acute respiratory distress syndrome; and (2) the respondent (claimant) had disability from August 15, 2001, continuing through the date of the hearing. The appellant (carrier) appeals the determinations on sufficiency grounds. The claimant urges affirmance.
DECISION
We affirm.
We have reviewed the complained-of determinations and conclude that the issues 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 determinations are 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.
The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is SOUTHERN VANGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
BRUCE ROBERT MILLIGAN
2727 TURTLE CREEK BLVD.
DALLAS, TEXAS 75266-0560.
Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge
Margaret L. Turner – Appeals Judge