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 240658
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision because a potential legal beneficiary was not properly notified of the hearing.
APD 240217
The Appeal’s Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision that the decedent’s death was a result of the compensable injury. The Appeals Panel noted that the record was unclear as to what conditions the compensable injury included, and, without knowing what comprises the compensable injury, it could not be determined whether the decedent’s death was a result of the compensable injury.
APD 231689
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision because the record was incomplete.
APD 211026-s
The Appeals Panel reversed the administrative law judge’s decision that the claimant suffered a compensable COVID-19 injury. The Appeals Panel found that the administrative law judge improperly applied Section 607.054 of the Texas Government Code (presumption for first responders) in making the determination. However, the Appeals Panel noted that a new presumption created by Senate Bill 22 (Section 607.0545 of the Government Code) applies to claims that were pending at the time the law went into effect (June 14, 2021). Since the case at bar was pending at the time the new law went into effect, the Appeals Panel remanded the matter for further consideration applying the new presumption.
APD 180814
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 12, 2018, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the […]
APD 170415
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, 2017, in (city), Texas, with (hearing officer) as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) Mr S. (decedent) did […]
APD 160363
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 14, 2016, with the record closing on January 25, 2016, in Austin, Texas, with (hearing officer) presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed […]
APD 152346
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 September 1, 2015, and October 5, 2015, in (city), Texas, with (hearing officer) presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the […]
APD 141302
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 5, 2014, in Houston, Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer determined that: (1) SC (decedent) was not an employee of [Employer], […]