APD 030354
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 22, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) was not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 9th and 10th quarters. The claimant […]
APD 030467
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 January 29, 2003. The hearing officer determined that it was an abuse of discretion for the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) to appoint Dr. RM, as a second […]
APD 023034
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 30, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) receipt of severance pay from his employer does not constitute post-injury earnings or salary continuation for the […]
APD 023035
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 30, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) receipt of severance pay from her employer does not constitute post-injury earnings or salary continuation for the […]
APD 023036
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 30, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) receipt of severance pay from her employer does not constitute post-injury earnings or salary continuation for the […]
APD 023037
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 30, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) receipt of severance pay from her employer does not constitute post-injury earnings or salary continuation for the […]
APD 022740
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 19, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) did not abuse its discretion in not appointing another […]
APD 022630
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 19, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to lifetime income benefits (LIBs) either based on an […]
APD 022296
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 13, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (appellant) average weekly wage (AWW) is $598.23, and that the benefits he received from the Employee’s Retirement […]
APD 022282
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 19, 2002. The hearing officer determined, on the sole issue before him, that the second designated doctor in this case correctly used the Guides to the […]