APD 241728
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision because the Administrative Law Judge incorrectly found that the Employee-Decedent’s parents were not proper beneficiaries because they failed to prove they were dependents. The Appeals Panel noted that there is no requirement for eligible parents to show dependent status.
APD 122649
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 21, 2012, in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. With regard to the four disputed issues before him, the hearing officer determined that: (1) […]
APD 130073
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). This case returns following our remand in Appeals Panel Decision (APD) 121650, decided October 24, 2012, to reconstruct the record. A contested case hearing (CCH) on remand was held on November 19, 2012, in [City], […]
APD 121650
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 27, 2012, in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. With regard to the five issues before him, the hearing officer determined that: (1) […]
APD 032459
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 12, 2003. The hearing officer determined that respondent’s 1 and 2 (claimant beneficiaries) “did not elect to pursue a remedy and recovery under the compensation laws of […]
APD 032262
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, 2003. The hearing officer decided that appellant (claimant) made a knowing election to pursue a remedy and recover workers’ compensation benefits in another state. Claimant appealed, […]
APD 032058
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 1, 2003. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent (claimant), who was injured in (state), is entitled to all rights and remedies […]
APD 031536
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 8, 2003. With respect to the issues before her, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) was not an employee of (CT) at the time of […]
APD 023142
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 22, 2002. The hearing officer determined that respondent (claimant), who was injured in (state A), is entitled to all rights and remedies under the Texas Workers’ Compensation […]
APD 020515
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). Following a contested case hearing held on February 6, 2002, the hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by making certain findings of fact and by concluding that the appellant (claimant) sustained a compensable injury in […]