Title: 

APD 023055

Significant Decision

Date: 

January 23, 2003

Issues: 

Extent of Injury

Table of Contents

APD 023055

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 November 15, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the ___________, compensable injury of the respondent (claimant) extends to include brachial plexopathy in addition to the left foot. Appellant (carrier) appealed these determinations on sufficiency grounds. The file does not contain a response from claimant.

DECISION

We affirm.

We have reviewed the complained-of determination and conclude that the issue involved a fact question for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determination is supported by the record and is 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 TEXAS PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE GUARANTY ASSOCIATION for Reliance National Indemnity Company, an impaired carrier and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

MARVIN KELLY

9120 BURNET ROAD

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78758.

Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Daniel R. Barry – Appeals Judge

Edward Vilano – Appeals Judge