APD 230067
The Appeal’s Panel reversed the administrative law judge’s decision entitling the insurance carrier to reduce benefits by 50% based on contribution from an earlier injury. The Appeals Panel noted that the insurance carrier has the burden to prove entitlement to and the amount of contribution, and to provide an adequate cumulative impact analysis, which it failed to do.
APD 100267
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 4, 2010. The disputed issues before the hearing officer were: (1)Is the respondent (claimant) entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the fifth quarter, November 1, 2009, […]
APD 061962
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 1, 2006, with the record closing on July 25, 2006. There were nine disputed issues including three quarters of supplemental income benefits (SIBs), which the hearing […]
APD 061040-s
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On January 5, 2006, a contested case hearing (CCH) was held. The disputed issue at the CCH was whether the appellant (carrier) was entitled to a reduction of the respondent’s (claimant) impairment income benefits (IIBs) […]
APD 050088
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 7, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the appellant (self-insured) is not entitled to contribution from the prior compensable injury. The self-insured […]
APD 050036
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 10, 2004. With regard to the issues before her, the hearing officer determined that the appellant/cross-respondent’s (claimant) compensable injury of ____________, extends to and includes a […]
APD 042339
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 9, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by determining that the respondent’s (claimant) _____________, compensable injury extends to and includes post concussive syndrome, major depression […]
APD 042230
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 5, 2004. With regard to the disputed issues the hearing officer determined that: (1) the date of maximum medical improvement (MMI) is May 28, 2002; (2) the […]
APD 041589
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 9, 2004. With respect to the single issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant/cross-respondent (carrier) is entitled to a 58% reduction of the respondent/cross-appellant’s […]
APD 041157
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 20, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the respondent (carrier) is entitled to a reduction of the appellant’s (claimant) impairment income benefits […]