APD 031605

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 May 27, 2003. With respect to the sole disputed issue before her, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not have disability from April 9, 2002, […]

APD 031602

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 May 15, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the first through eighth compensable quarters. The claimant […]

APD 031441

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 May 15, 2003. The hearing officer determined that (1) the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury, including a low back injury, on _____________; (2) the claimant […]

APD 031243

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 11, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) did not have post-injury earnings (PIE) from April 2, 2002, through the date of the hearing and […]

APD 031088

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 2, 2003. The hearing officer decided that the respondent’s (claimant herein) net third party recovery under Section 417.002 was zero. The appellant (self-insured herein) files a […]

APD 030962

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 3, 2003. The hearing officer determined that an impairment rating (IR) and a maximum medical improvement (MMI) date cannot be determined at this time, and that an […]

APD 030737-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 February 10, 2003. With respect to the issue before her, the hearing officer determined that Dr. T, is the designated doctor pursuant to Section 408.0041 for the determination […]

APD 030662

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 February 13, 2003, with the record being left open until February 18, 2003. The hearing officer decided that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits […]

APD 030653

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 February 6, 2003. With respect to one of the disputed issues before her, the hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) compensable injury of _____________[1], did not […]

APD 030571

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 February 13, 2003. The hearing officer decided that the respondent (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 9th and 10th quarters. The appellant (carrier) appeals […]