APD 022923

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 October 22, 2002. With respect to the issues before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury on ______________; that she […]

APD 022779

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 October 11, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent/cross-appellant (self-insured) waived the right to dispute compensability of the claimed injury by not contesting it in accordance with […]

APD 022466

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 August 26, 2002. The hearing officer determined that (1) the respondent (carrier) has not waived the right to dispute compensability of the claimed injury by not contesting […]

APD 021492

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 9, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the injury of respondent (claimant) did not arise out of an act of a third person intended to injure the […]

APD 021297

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 25, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the claimed injury was not caused by the willful intention and attempt of respondent (claimant) to injure himself or unlawfully […]

APD 011962-s

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 26, 2001. With respect to the single issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on _____________. In its appeal, […]

APD 011804

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 June 11, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent/cross-appellant (carrier) is not relieved of liability under Section 406.032(1)(C) because the appellant/cross-respondent’s […]

APD 011025

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 20, 2001. With respect to the issues before her, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (carrier) is not relieved of liability for the injury because the […]

APD 010259

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 January 12, 2001. With regard to the disputed issues the hearing officer determined that the claimant (appellant/cross-respondent) had not sustained a compensable injury on (all dates are 1999 […]

APD 000700

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 February 11, 2000. The hearing officer determined that on May 8, 1999, the appellant (claimant) was not in the course and scope of employment when he was attacked; […]