APD 011531

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 16, 2001, and closed on June 12, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant), represented by his legal guardian at the CCH, sustained a […]

APD 011030

This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). Following a contested case hearing held on March 29, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by finding that on February 1, 2000, the appellant (claimant) abandoned the appointment for his required medical examination […]

APD 010815-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 March 27, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the two disputed issues by deciding that the qualifying period for the first quarter of supplemental income benefits (SIBs) began […]

APD 010817

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 beginning February 13, 2001, and concluding March 28, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by determining that the issue of the respondent’s (claimant) impairment rating (IR) […]

APD 002849

This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On November 28, 2000, a hearing was held. The hearing officer decided that the appellant (claimant) had failed to meet her burden to prove that the respondent (carrier) had failed to pay her all of […]

APD 002599

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 18, 2000. With regard to the only issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to temporary income benefits (TIBs) while […]

APD 001188

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 19, 2000. The agreed upon issues were: 1.Did the Commission [Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission] properly appoint a designated doctor in accordance with Rule 130.6 [Tex. W.C. […]

APD 001066

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 1, 2000. The issues at the CCH dealt with four separate injuries under four separate docket numbers, dealing with whether the first-listed case involved a new […]

APD 000662

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 20, 2000, and reopened on March 1, 2000. The hearing officer determined that the respondent/cross-appellant (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the first, […]

APD 000508

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 14, 2000. The issue at the CCH was whether the appellant (claimant) is entitled to draw lifetime income benefits (LIBs) and impairment income benefits (IIBs) concurrently. […]