APD 081791
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 concluded on October 14, 2008. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (carrier) waived the right to contest compensability of a closed head injury and a cognitive disorder by […]
APD 040499
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 February 3, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on _______________. The appellant (employer) appeals, contending that […]
APD 032771
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 15, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the decedent suffered compensable injuries on _____________, that resulted in his death. The carrier accepted liability and the appellant (employer) […]
APD 032473
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 18, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury on _____________. The claimant appeals this decision and asserts that that […]
APD 031648
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 28, 2003. The hearing officer determined that appellant/cross-respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury, but that the injury did not extend to reactive airway disease (pulmonary problems), neurological […]
APD 031233
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 14, 2003. The hearing officer resolved the sole disputed issue by deciding that the decedent sustained a compensable injury while in the course and scope of his […]
APD 030725
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 19, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) ________________, injury did not occur while the claimant was in a state of intoxication and, therefore, […]
APD 030242
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 January 9, 2003. With respect to the disputed issues before him, the hearing officer determined that respondent 1 (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ____________, and that the […]
APD 023095
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 7, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant herein) did not sustain a compensable injury on ____________, and that the claimant did not have disability. […]
APD 022981
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 October 21, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that on ____________, the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury, including compensable neck and lower […]