APD 021432
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 May 3, 2002. The hearing officer determined that he did not have jurisdiction to hear the appellant’s (carrier) dispute of attorney’s fees, citing Tex. W.C. Comm’n, 28 […]
APD 020544
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) on attorney’s fees was requested by the respondent (claimant), and was convened on October 31, 2000, but the appellant (attorney) did not appear. A “show cause” letter was issued to […]
APD 013188
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 November 29, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the attorney fees orders of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) dated September 26, 2001, approving $412.20 in attorney fees […]
APD 011165
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). Pursuant to our remand in Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission Appeal No. 002523, decided December 12, 2000, a contested case hearing was held on April 30, 2001. In a Decision and Order dated May 21, 2001, […]
APD 011053
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 May 2, 2001. The hearing officer determined that: (1) no attorney fees, paralegal fees, or expenses should be approved for any services rendered or alleged to have […]
APD 001871
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 July 25, 2000. The issues at the hearing were whether the respondent (carrier) complied with 13 Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) Orders (Orders) by paying the fees […]
APD 000789
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 15, 2000. The issue at the CCH was “should attorney’s fees in the amount of $262.50 ordered by the Commission [Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission] on December […]
APD 000726
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). At a benefit review conference (BRC) the claimant and the respondent (self-insured, carrier) agreed that the claimant is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the second quarter but not entitled to SIBs for the […]
APD 000380
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 12, 2000. The issues at the CCH were whether the attorney’s fees ordered by the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission in two separate orders should be approved. […]
APD 000185
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 5, 2000. The issue at the CCH was whether any of the attorney’s fee award was excessive. The hearing officer determined that attorney’s fees in excess […]