APD 020321
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). Following a contested case hearing held on January 16, 2002, the hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by concluding that the appellant (claimant) was entitled to change treating doctors; that the claimant has had disability […]
APD 020122
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 December 19, 2001. The hearing officer determined that (1) the appellant (claimant) was not entitled to a change in treating doctors from Dr. C to Dr. P; and […]
APD 020195
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 12, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) was entitled to change treating doctors to Dr. S, pursuant to Section 408.022, and that the […]
APD 020007
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 November 20, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) should be allowed to change treating doctors. The appellant (carrier) has appealed. It argues that the […]
APD 020022
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 5, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) request to change doctors had been for an appropriate purpose. The appellant (carrier) appeals, arguing that […]
APD 013183
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 December 10, 2001. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) is not entitled to change treating doctors. Claimant appealed this determination, contending that he sought a change for […]
APD 013074
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 November 15, 2001. The hearing officer determined that (1) the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to change treating doctors; and (2) the compensable injury of ______________, does not […]
APD 013172
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 November 28, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) treating doctor is Dr. P; that the compensable injury of _______________, does not extend to and include […]
APD 012530
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 19, 2001. On the issue appealed, she determined that the respondent (claimant) had disability from his __________, compensable injury for the period from August 19, 2000, […]
APD 012524
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 25, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) had disability beginning on February 22, 2001, and continuing through the date of the CCH, September […]