APD 210884
The Appeals Panel reversed the administrative law judge’s decision on impairment rating because there was no certification that rated the entire compensable injury or matched the date of maximum medical improvement.
APD 210284
The Appeals Panel clarified the Administrative Law Judge’s decision by explaining that the claimant’s failure to attend a referral appointment of a designated doctor could allow the insurance carrier to suspend income benefits under Rule 127.25, unless the claimant shows good cause.
APD 191978
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 3, 2019, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the appellant […]
APD 151718
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 10, 2015, in Houston, Texas, with (hearing officer) presiding as hearing officer. Prior to issuing a Decision and Order in this case, (hearing officer) ceased to […]
APD 142601
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 9, 2014, in Houston, Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the compensable injury […]
APD 141226
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 April 24, 2014, in Fort Worth, Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the compensable […]
APD 060318
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 January 11, 2006. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant (claimant) had good cause for failing to submit to the designated doctor’s […]
APD 052892
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 18, 2005, with the record closing on November 10, 2005. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the appellant (claimant) did not have […]
APD 043023-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 October 19, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the first certification of maximum medical improvement (MMI) and impairment rating (IR) assigned by Dr. A on October 29, 2003, […]
APD 032926
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 1, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) had good cause for failing to attend the designated doctor examination on August 20, 2002, and that […]