Title: 

APD 022538

Significant Decision

Date: 

November 4, 2002

Issues: 

Extent of Injury

Table of Contents

APD 022538

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 18, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain an injury to his cervical spine on _____________. The claimant appeals that determination and the respondent (carrier) 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. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determinations are sufficiently 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 decision and order of the hearing officer.

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

CT CORPORATION SYSTEMS

350 NORTH ST. PAUL STREET, SUITE 2900

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.

Michael B. McShane – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge