APD 050855
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 1, 2005. With regard to the issues before him, the hearing officer determined that the “[p]arties agree that [respondent’s (Claimant)] [average weekly wage (AWW)] should include […]
APD 050120-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 (CCH) was held on December 10, 2004, with the record closing on December 21, 2004. The issues at the CCH were: (1) What is the date of maximum medical improvement (MMI) […]
APD 042756-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 (CCH) was held on September 29, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the respondent’s (claimant) average weekly wage (AWW) from September 1, 2002, through January 31, […]
APD 042385
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, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) compensable injury of ____________, extends to and includes right carpal tunnel syndrome and right cubital tunnel […]
APD 042364-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 August 11, 2004, in Fort Worth. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) average weekly wage (AWW) is $481.73, and that the unemployment benefits received by the […]
APD 042333
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 August 30, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) average weekly wage (AWW) is $892.50. The appellant (carrier) appeals the determination on sufficiency grounds. The claimant […]
APD 041946
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 13, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent’s (claimant) compensable injury on ______________, includes osteomyelitis and discitis at T5-6, and […]
APD 041896
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 5, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by determining that the respondent’s (claimant) average weekly wage (AWW) is $1,186.40, and that he had disability from […]
APD 041218
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 March 25, 2004. The record closed on April 27, 2004. With respect to the single issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) average weekly […]
APD 041068
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 2, 2004. The hearing officer decided that: (1) consistent with the parties’ stipulation, the respondent (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the sixth, […]