Title: 

APD 040956

Significant Decision

Date: 

June 14, 2004

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Employment Relationshp-Exstnce, Existence of Compensable Inj

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APD 040956

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 30, 2004. The hearing officer determined that respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ______________; that claimant had disability from August 30, 2003, through the date of the hearing; and that (Company K) was claimant’s employer for purposes of the 1989 Act. Appellant (carrier) appealed only the determinations regarding whether Company K is claimant’s employer. The file does not contain a response from claimant.

DECISION

We affirm.

We have reviewed the complained-of determinations and conclude that the hearing officer did not err in applying the law to the facts of this case. 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 SERVICE LLOYDS INSURANCE COMPANY and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

JOSEPH KELLEY-GRAY, PRESIDENT

6907 CAPITOL OF TEXAS HIGHWAY NORTH

AUSTIN, TEXAS 78755.

Judy L. S. Barnes

CONCUR:

Elaine M. Chaney – Appeals Judge

Robert W. Potts – Appeals Judge