APD 211953
While not overruling the administrative law judge, the Appeals Panel clarified that under Section 504.019, as amended on September 1, 2019, PTSD in a first responder may be compensable even when it is caused by more than one event occurring in the course and scope of employment.
APD 211085
The Appeals Panel reformed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge failed to modify the disability issue as agreed to by the parties.
APD 142156
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 September 3, 2014, in Fort Worth, Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the appellant/cross-respondent (claimant) […]
APD 111826
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 October 25, 2011, in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant (claimant) did not […]
APD 081761
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 8, 2008, with the record closing on November 3, 2008. The issues before the hearing officer were: 1.Has the respondent/cross-appellant (self-insured) waived the right to contest […]
APD 061729-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 July 24, 2006. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the respondent (claimant) did not sustain a compensable physical injury on _____; and that the […]
APD 060176
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 15, 2005. The issues at the CCH were: (1) whether the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable mental trauma injury on or about (Date of Injury No. […]
APD 041785
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 21, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that on ______________, the respondent/cross-appellant (claimant) sustained a compensable injury; that the claimant had disability […]
APD 041787
This appeal after remand 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 28, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable mental trauma injury on or about ______________; that the […]
APD 041596
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 26, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable mental trauma injury on or about _______________, and that she therefore did […]