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 June 3, 2004. The hearing officer determined that respondent (carrier) is not relieved from liability for claimant’s _____________, injury, under Section 409.002 because appellant (claimant) had good cause for his failure to provide notice in a timely manner pursuant to Section 409.001. The hearing officer also determined that claimant had disability beginning on December 24, 2003, and continuing to the date of the hearing. Claimant filed a document contending that his pain did not start until after the _____________, incident. Claimant also notes that he told the adjuster that the date of injury is _____________. There is no response in the file from carrier.

DECISION

We dismiss the appeal.

Claimant filed a document stating that he would like to appeal his case. However, our review of this matter would not change the result in this case. The outcome of the case was favorable to claimant. Accordingly, we dismiss the appeal and determine that the decision and order of the hearing officer have become final pursuant to Section 410.169.

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:

Chris Cowan
Appeals Judge

Edward Vilano
Appeals Judge