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 9, 2004. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) sustained a compensable injury, that he timely reported his claimed injury, and that he had disability for certain periods stated in the decision and order. Claimant filed a document in which he states that he agrees with the hearing officer’s decision. Respondent (carrier) did not file an appeal.

DECISION

We dismiss the appeal.

Claimant filed a document stating that he agrees with the hearing officer’s decision and order. Claimant appears to be responding to an appeal by carrier, but the file does not contain an appeal by carrier. 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 appeal is dismissed.

According to information provided by carrier, the true corporate name of the insurance carrier is AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, PENNSYLVANIA and the name and address of its registered agent for service of process is

CT CORPORATION SYSTEM

350 NORTH ST. PAUL STREET

DALLAS, TEXAS 75201.

Judy L. S. Barnes

CONCUR:

Thomas A. Knapp
Appeals Judge

Edward Vilano
Appeals Judge