Title: 

APD 031771

Significant Decision

Date: 

August 18, 2003

Issues: 

Date of Injury, Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj, Timely Reporting to Employer

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APD 031771

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 June 12, 2003. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury; that the date of injury is ____________; that claimant timely reported the claimed injury; and that claimant did not have disability. Claimant appealed the determinations regarding compensability and disability 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 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CT CORPORATION SYSTEM

350 NORTH ST. PAUL STREET

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.

Judy L. S. Barnes – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge

Margaret L. Turner – Appeals Judge