Title: 

APD 041185

Significant Decision

Date: 

July 6, 2004

Issues: 

Disabilty/Existence-Duration, Existence of Compensable Inj

Table of Contents

APD 041185

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 April 28, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ________________, and that he had disability from December 17, 2003, through the date of the hearing. The appellant (carrier) appealed these determinations on sufficiency of the evidence grounds. The claimant responded, urging affirmance.

DECISION

Affirmed.

We have reviewed the complained-of determinations and conclude that the compensability and disability 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).

The hearing officer’s decision and order are affirmed.

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.

Daniel R. Barry – Appeals Judge

CONCUR:

Gary L. Kilgore – Appeals Judge

Thomas A. Knapp – Appeals Judge