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 October 13, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the compensable injury of respondent (claimant) includes a herniated lumbar disc, intervertebral disc disorder, radiculopathy, and “neurological bladder.” The hearing officer also determined that appellant self-insured (carrier) did not waive the right to contest the compensability of the claimed injury. Carrier appealed the determination regarding extent of injury on sufficiency grounds. Claimant responded that the Appeals Panel should affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order, though claimant asks that the Appeals Panel reform the decision and order.
DECISION
We affirm as reformed.
Claimant contends that the hearing officer determined that claimant’s compensable injury extends to a “neurological bladder” condition, when the condition disagnosed by Dr. L and Dr. K was a neurogenic bladder. This was an apparent misunderstanding or typographical error. We reform Finding of Fact No. 3 and Conclusion of Law No. 4 to substitute the word “neurogenic” for “neurological.”
We have reviewed the complained-of determination regarding extent of injury and conclude that the issue involved a fact question for the hearing officer. The hearing officer reviewed the record and decided what facts were established. We conclude that the hearing officer’s determination is supported by the record and is 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). The evidence supports a determination that claimant’s May 1996 compensable injury includes a herniated lumbar disc, intervertebral disc disorder, radiculopathy, and neurogenic bladder.
As reformed, we affirm the hearing officer’s decision and order.
According to information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is (a self-insured governmental entity) and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is
SUPERINTENDENT
(ADDRESS)
(CITY), TEXAS (ZIP CODE).
Judy L. S. Barnes
CONCUR:
Margaret L. Turner – Appeals Judge
Edward Vilano – Appeals Judge