APD 091025
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 20, 2009. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent (claimant) sustained disability resulting from the compensable injury from July 23 through […]
APD 090611
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, 2009. The hearing officer determined that: (1) the appellant’s (claimant) impairment rating (IR) is two percent; and (2) the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of […]
APD 090167
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 14, 2009. The issues before the hearing officer were: “[d]id the [Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division)] abuse its discretion in appointing [(Dr. A)] […]
APD 090307
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 30, 2009. The disputed issue reported out of the benefit review conference (BRC) was: 1.Was (Dr. R) or (Dr. B) properly appointed as the designated doctor […]
APD 090361
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 27, 2009. The issues before the hearing officer were: (1)Who is the correct designated doctor? (2)Did the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division) […]
APD 081831
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 12, 2008. With regard to the sole issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division) abused […]
APD 081398-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 September 2, 2008. With regard to the sole issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division) abused […]
APD 080921-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 May 19, 2008. The issues before the hearing officer were: 1.Did the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division) abuse its discretion in failing to appoint […]
APD 080564
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 4, 2008, with the record closing on February 21, 2008. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the compensable injury of ___________, […]
APD 072277
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 December 3, 2007. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the respondent/cross-appellant’s (claimant) correct impairment rating (IR) is 10%; and (2) the 40% IR […]