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 July 7, 2003. With respect to the single issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the compensable injury of ______________, does not extend to and include Kienbock’s syndrome and osteoarthritis in the right wrist. In her appeal, the claimant asserts error in that determination. In its response to the claimant’s appeal, the respondent (carrier) urges affirmance.
DECISION
Affirmed.
The hearing officer did not err in determining that the claimant’s compensable injury does not extend to include Kienbock’s syndrome and osteoarthritis in the right wrist. Conflicting evidence was presented on that issue. 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 and inconsistencies in the evidence and determines what facts have been established. In this instance, the hearing officer simply was not persuaded that the claimant sustained her burden of proving the causal connection between her Kienbock’s syndrome and osteoarthritis and her compensable repetitive trauma injury. Nothing in our review of the record reveals that the hearing officer’s determination in that regard is so against the great weight and preponderance of the evidence as to be clearly wrong or manifestly unjust. Thus, no sound basis exists for us to disturb the challenged determination on appeal. Cain v. Bain, 709 S.W.2d 175 (Tex. 1986).
The hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.
The true corporate name of the insurance carrier is EMPLOYERS GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
ROBERT RAMSOWER
THANKSGIVING TOWER
1601 ELM STREET, SUITE 1600
DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.
Elaine M. Chaney
CONCUR:
Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge
Margaret L. Turner – Appeals Judge