APD 230308
The Appeals Panel remanded the case because there were conflicting forms and notices regarding the correct insurance carrier for the claimed injury.
APD 230331
The Appeals Panel reversed the administrative law judge’s determination that the insurance carrier is relieved of liability for the first quarter of supplemental income benefits because of the claimant’s late filing. The Appeals Panel noted that Texas Labor Code Section 408.143(c), which provides that the claimant’s failure to timely file a DWC-52 relieves the carrier of liability for the period during which the statement is not filed, does not apply to the first quarter.
APD 230349
The Appeals Panel reversed the administrative law judge’s decision regarding maximum medical improvement and impairment rating because the certifying doctor failed to sign the DWC-69.
APD 230290
The Appeals Panel reversed the administrative law judge’s determination regarding attorney’s fees. The Appeals Panel noted that the orders were not timely disputed by the insurance carrier.
APD 230303
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the Administrative Law Judge because the adopted certification did not rate the compensable injury in the case.
APD 230225
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the Administrative Law Judge because the certifying doctor failed to properly rate the sensory loss for the sural and superficial peroneal nerves.
APD 230237
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the Administrative Law Judge because the certifying doctor rated polyarthritis of the right wrist, instead of polyarticular osteoarthritis
APD 230232
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the Administrative Law Judge because the self-insured’s information form failed to state the name of the registered agent for service of process
APD 230261
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge failed to make any findings of fact, conclusions of law, or a decision regarding a disputed condition.
APD 230224
The Appeals Panel reformed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision to update a finding of fact to add the certifying doctor’s report.