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 May 13, 2003. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant’s (claimant) compensable injury of ______________, does not include her knees, and that the claimant has not had disability. The claimant appeals, contending that the evidence proves that she did sustain a compensable injury to her knees and that she has had disability. The respondent (carrier) responds that the hearing officer’s decision is supported by the evidence and requests affirmance.
DECISION
Affirmed.
The claimant had the burden to prove that her compensable injury includes an injury to her knees and that she has had disability as defined by Section 401.011(16). Conflicting evidence was presented on the disputed issues. The hearing officer is the sole judge of the weight and credibility of the evidence. Section 410.165(a). The hearing officer did not find the claimant’s testimony to be credible. 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 determinations on the disputed issues are supported by sufficient evidence and are 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 ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
CORPORATION SERVICE COMPANY
COMMODORE 1, 800 BRAZOS
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701.
Robert W. Potts
CONCUR:
Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge
Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge