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 December 18, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the appellant (claimant) is entitled to change treating doctors to Dr. Fu pursuant to Section 408.022. The claimant appealed, arguing that the agreement the parties entered into, and approved by the hearing officer, stated that the claimant was entitled to change treating doctors to Dr. Fl. The appeal file does not contain a response from the respondent (carrier).
DECISION
Affirmed as reformed.
The parties reached an agreement that was both acknowledged on the record and admitted into evidence at the CCH in the form of a Benefit Dispute Agreement (Agreement). The hearing officer approved the Agreement, signing it and entering a decision and order. Both the record and the Agreement reflect that the parties agreed that the claimant is entitled to change treating doctors to Dr. Fl. In the decision and order, the hearing officer inadvertently stated that the claimant is entitled to change treating doctors to Dr. Fu. The decision and order is reformed to state that the claimant is entitled to change treating doctors to Dr. Fl.
We affirm the decision and order of the hearing officer as reformed.
The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE COMPANY 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.
Thomas A. Knapp
CONCUR:
Chris Cowan – Appeals Judge
Terri Kay Oliver – Appeals Judge