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 January 28, 2003. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the appellant’s (claimant) compensable injury does not include the levels at L4-5 and L5-S1. The claimant appealed and the respondent (carrier) responded.
DECISION
Affirmed.
It is undisputed that the claimant sustained a compensable injury. Conflicting evidence was presented on the disputed issue regarding the L4-5 and L5-S1 levels. The hearing officer is the sole judge of the weight and credibility of the evidence. Section 410.165(a). As the finder of fact, the hearing officer resolves the conflicts in the evidence and determines what facts have been established. Although there is conflicting evidence in this case, we conclude that the hearing officer’s decision is supported by sufficient evidence and that it is not so against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence as to be clearly wrong and unjust. Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175 (Tex. 1986).
We affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.
The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is NIAGARA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
CT CORPORATION
350 NORTH ST. PAUL STREET
DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.
Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge
CONCUR:
Chris Cowan – Appeals Judge
Terri Kay Oliver – Appeals Judge