APD 012317
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 27, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) was entitled to change her treating doctor and that the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) did not […]
APD 012180
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 21, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent (claimant) did not fail to comply with the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission […]
APD 012001
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 1, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by determining that the respondent (claimant) is entitled to change treating doctors pursuant to Section 408.022, and […]
APD 011723
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 June 20, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) chose Dr. W, a chiropractor, as her initial treating doctor and that the claimant is entitled to […]
APD 011403
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 4, 2001. With respect to the issues before him, the hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) had the right to change treating doctors, and that […]
APD 011245
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 9, 2001. There were four issues at the hearing: 1.Did the [respondent] Claimant’s compensable injury extend to include chronic pain condition and depression? 2.Is the Claimant […]
APD 011203
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 May 11, 2001. The hearing officer determined that there was no bona fide offer of employment; that the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) did not abuse its discretion […]
APD 011024
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 25, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) did not abuse its discretion in approving the change of treating doctors and that […]
APD 011083
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 21, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant (claimant) has not had disability as a result of the compensable injury […]
APD 011097
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 22, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) compensable (left ankle) injury does not extend to the low back; that the claimant did not […]