APD 230546
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision finding that the Division had abused its discretion in appointing a designated doctor. The Appeals Panel noted that the insurance carrier presented no evidence or authority to show the Division did not follow Texas Labor Code Section 408.0041 and Division rules.
APD 142232
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 July 1, 2013, and August 20, 2014, in Fort Worth, Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. With regard to the issues before him, the hearing officer […]
APD 140790
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). An expedited contested case hearing (CCH) was held on March 25, 2014, in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the Texas Department […]
APD 120544
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was held on November 2, 2011, with the record closing on February 21, 2012, in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed […]
APD 111386
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was held on July 18, 2011, with the record closing on August 17, 2011. With regard to the issues before her, the hearing officer determined that: (1) the respondent/cross-appellant’s (claimant) […]
APD 110614
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 4, 2011, in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent’s (claimant) impairment rating […]
APD 110414
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was held on February 28, 2011. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent’s (claimant) impairment rating (IR) is 15% and the Texas Department of Insurance, […]
APD 101539
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was held on September 14, 2010, with the record closing on September 22, 2010. With regard to the two issues before her, the hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) […]