APD 240492
The Appeal’s Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision on disability because it exceeded the time frame of the issue. Further, the Appeals Panel noted the certifying doctor for impairment rating did not rate the compensable injury.
APD 231556
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision for reconstruction of the record.
APD 210457
The Appeals Panel reformed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge mistakenly referred to the date of one of the bone fide offers of employment as June 24, 2020, instead of June 25, 2020.
APD 210163
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge inadvertently cited Rule 129.6(d) rather than Rule 129.6(c).
APD 210186
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge ruled on a “right knee meniscal tear” instead of a “right knee lateral meniscal tear.” The Appeals Panel noted the parties had agreed during the hearing to add “lateral” to the condition.
APD 201505
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because, in calculating the average weekly wage, the administrative law judge failed to consider the value of an apartment and utilities that the claimant received from the employer during a portion of the 13-week period.
APD 181960
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 30, 2018, with the record closing on August 6, 2018, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ resolved […]
APD 181377
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 May 9, 2018, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) […]
APD 180817
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 22, 2018, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) […]
APD 180304
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 April 4, 2017, and concluded on December 18, 2017, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ resolved the […]