Title: 

APD 030753

Significant Decision

Date: 

May 19, 2003

Issues: 

SIBS-4th Quarter

Table of Contents

APD 030753

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 February 18, 2003. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) is not entitled to Supplemental Income Benefits (SIBs) for the fourth quarter. Claimant appealed the determinations regarding good faith and SIBs entitlement 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 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CT CORPORATION

350 NORTH ST. PAUL, SUITE 2900

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.

Judy L. S. Barnes

CONCUR:

Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge