APD 990975
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 in two sessions, the first of which convened on January 15, 1999, and the second on March 17, 1999. The issues at the CCH were whether the respondent/cross-appellant […]
APD 990757
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 March 29, 1999. The issues at the CCH were whether the appellant/cross-respondent (claimant) had sustained disability since January 2, 1996, whether and when he reached maximum medical […]
APD 990712
This appeal is brought pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing was held on March 8, 1999. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) did not work for the employer for 13 consecutive weeks prior to his injury and that […]
APD 990729
This appeal is considered in accordance with the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On March 4, 1999, a contested case hearing (CCH) was held. The issues disputed at the CCH were whether the appellant/cross- respondent, who is the claimant, had disability from an injury that was […]
APD 990405
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On February 10, 1999, a hearing was held. She determined that respondent’s (claimant) average weekly wage (AWW) was $384.36. Appellant (carrier) asserts that the hearing officer raised and considered an issue not reported from the […]
APD 982734
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 28, 1998. He (the hearing officer) determined that the appellant’s (claimant) average weekly wage (AWW) was $190.96 on a fair, just, and reasonable basis, which coincided with […]
APD 970799
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 7, 1997. With regard to the disputed issues at the CCH, the hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ______, and […]
APD 962422
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 October 23, 1996, in (city), Texas, with (hearing officer) presiding as hearing officer. The disputed issues at the CCH were whether the claimant sustained a compensable heart […]
APD 960929
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 17, 1996. The issues at the CCH were whether the claimant sustained a neck injury on or about _____________; whether a preexisting condition was the sole cause […]
APD 960538
This appeal arises under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. §401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing was held on February 29, 1996, to decide the issue of claimant’s average weekly wage (AWW). The hearing officer held that the claimant’s AWW was $244.11 and the claimant has appealed, contending that […]