Title: 

APD 040766

Significant Decision

Date: 

May 25, 2004

Issues: 

SIBS-3rd Quarter, SIBS-4th Quarter

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APD 040766

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 March 24, 2004. The hearing officer determined that respondent (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the third and fourth quarters. Appellant (carrier) appealed the determinations regarding direct result, good faith, and SIBs entitlement on sufficiency grounds. Claimant 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 evidence is minimally sufficient for us to affirm the hearing officer’s determinations and that the determinations 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 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

PAUL DAVID EDGE

6404 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY, SUITE 1000

PLANO, TEXAS 75093.

Judy L. S. Barnes

CONCUR:

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge

Veronica L. Ruberto – Appeals Judge