APD 111732

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 20, 2011, in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) (decedent’s) death was not […]

APD 111096

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 21 and June 30, 2011. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by determining that: (1) (Dr. P) was properly appointed as the designated doctor in […]

APD 110903

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 6, 2011. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that (Dr. V) was not appointed as the designated doctor in accordance with Section 408.0041 […]

APD 110687

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 April 14, 2011, in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. With regard to the sole disputed issue before her, the hearing officer determined that Dr. […]

APD 100705-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 (CCH) was held on April 28, 2010, with the record closing on May 3, 2010. The issues before the hearing officer were: (1)Did the respondent/cross-appellant (claimant) sustain a compensable injury, and […]