APD 230873
The Appeals Panel reversed the decision of the administrative law judge because the certifying doctor for maximum medical improvement considered whether the claimant actually recovered or improved rather than whether material recovery or lasting improvement could reasonably be anticipated.
APD 182018
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 28, 2018, with the record closing on August 2, 2018, in (city), Texas, with (administrative law judge) presiding as the administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ […]
APD 121893
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 August 14, 2012, in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) [Employer] is the […]
APD 051193
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 18, 2005. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) (Dr. C) was not properly appointed by the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) […]
APD 042573-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 September 17, 2004. With regard to the disputed issues before him, the hearing officer determined that the Independent Review Organization (IRO) decision is supported by a preponderance of […]
APD 042316
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 commenced on June 28, 2004, and then continued on August 23, 2004. The hearing officer decided that the appellant’s (claimant herein) compensable injury of (date of injury), did not […]
APD 033132
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 4, 2003. The hearing officer determined that: (1) the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ______________; (2) the appellant (carrier) is not relieved from liability […]
APD 031877
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 17, 2003. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable repetitive trauma injury in the form of […]
APD 021698
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, 2002, and continued until May 20, 2002. The hearing officer determined that respondent 3’s (claimant) compensable injury of ______________, extended to and included disc desiccation […]
APD 001475
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 24, 2000, in_______, Texas, with ____________presiding as hearing officer. The hearing officer determined that on __________, (employer) was the employer of the appellant (claimant); that the […]