Title: 

APD 022501

Significant Decision

Date: 

November 15, 2002

Issues: 

Comp/W Choice Doctor Req’ment, Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj

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APD 022501

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 September 9, 2002. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury on ____________; that she did not have disability; and that she is entitled to her choice of an alternate treating doctor. Claimant appealed the adverse determinations regarding injury and disability on sufficiency grounds. Respondent (carrier) responded that the Appeals Panel should affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.

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 supported by the record and 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.

According to information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY

800 BRAZOS, SUITE 750, COMMODORE 1

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701.

Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Susan M. Kelley – Appeals Judge

Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge