APD 251337
The Appeals Panel reversed the ALJ’s decision and held that the claimant was on a special mission when injured in a motor vehicle accident traveling to a mandatory orientation in a different city, making the injury compensable. The Panel struck findings that exceeded the scope of the issues but determined that the claimant did have disability from the date of injury through May 26, 2025.
APD 240353
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the administrative law judge failed to make findings of fact in regard to the disability issue.
APD 210218
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge made inconsistent and conflicting findings of fact and determinations regarding the issue of timely notice to the employer.
APD 190602
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 October 23, 2018, with the record closing on October 25, 2018, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). […]
APD 190184
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 7, 2018, September 25, 2018, and November 29, 2018, with the record closing on December 12, 2018, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as […]
APD 190148
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 19, 2018, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) […]
APD 182682
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A consolidated contested case hearing (CCH) was held on October 23, 2018, with the record closing on October 25, 2018, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). The […]
APD 170585
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 13, 2016, with the record closing on February 3, 2017, in (city), Texas, with (hearing officer) presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues […]
APD 170586
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). Contested case hearings were held on November 15, 2016, and December 13, 2016, with the record closing on February 3, 2017, in (city), Texas, with (hearing officer) presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved […]
APD 161122
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 4, 2016, and concluded on May 9, 2016, in Austin, Texas, with (hearing officer) presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by […]