APD 241388
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge inadvertently found that DWC did not have jurisdiction regarding the processing of a DWC-45. The Appeals Panel noted that an administrative law judge does not have the authority to determine whether an approved DWC-45 meets the requirements of Rule 141.1(d).
APD 220504
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge failed to make a finding of fact regarding whether there was good cause for failing to meet the requirements of Rule 141.1(d).
APD 171155
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, 2017, in (city), Texas, with (hearing officer) presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the respondent (claimant) […]
APD 170230
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 January 2, 2017,[1] in (city), Texas, with (hearing officer) presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the Texas Department […]