APD 252043
The Appeals Panel affirmed the ALJ’s determination that the claimant was entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the first and second quarters, finding reasonable grounds for noncompliance with work search requirements due to timing of the MMI/IR decision and application notice. However, the Panel reversed the award of SIBs for the third quarter, concluding the claimant failed to demonstrate reasonable grounds for not completing required work searches during portions of the qualifying period.
APD 051321
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, 2005. The hearing officer determined that respondent 1 (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 10th quarter but is not entitled to […]
APD 041837
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 25, 2004. The hearing officer decided that she did not have jurisdiction to render a decision and order regarding an appeal of the supplemental income benefits […]
APD 041673
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 16, 2004. The hearing officer determined that she did not have jurisdiction to hear the attorney fee dispute. The appellant (carrier herein) files a request for […]
APD 041306
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 27, 2004. With respect to the issue before him, the hearing officer determined that attorney’s fees in the amount of $1,340.00 were reasonable and necessary and that […]
APD 011478-s
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 (CCH) was held on May 11, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the sole disputed issue by determining that the respondent (claimant’s attorney) was entitled to $5862.50 in attorney fees. The […]
APD 002504
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 11, 2000. The issues at the CCH were whether the attorney fee orders approved by the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) on May 10, 11, and […]
APD 990990
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 12, 1999. The issue at the CCH was: Is the Carrier liable for Supplemental Income Benefit Attorney fees for the whole quarter or only to [sic] […]
APD 980119
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 7, 1997, (hearing officer 1). On May 8, 1997, with regard to the issues at the CCH, she determined that (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income […]