APD 071880
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, 2007. The hearing officer decided that: (1) the respondent (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the first and second quarters; (2) the claimant […]
APD 071152
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 9, 2007. With regard to the three issues before him the hearing officer determined: (1) the compensable injury of __________, extends to and includes an L4-5 […]
APD 070871-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 26, 2007. The amount of the appellant’s (claimant) average weekly wage (AWW) was the disputed issue reported out of the benefit review conference, but the parties […]
APD 062535-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 November 17, 2006. The hearing officer decided that the appellant (claimant) was not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 13th quarter, September 14 through December […]
APD 061788
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 6, 2006, with the record held open until July 17, 2006, to obtain clarification from the designated doctor. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by […]
APD 061713-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 January 9, 2006, and July 18, 2006. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the compensable injury of _____, does not include depression, […]
APD 061669
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 July 24, 2006. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that: (1) the appellant (claimant) reached maximum medical improvement (MMI) on February 8, 2005 (as […]
APD 061328-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 May 16, 2006. The unresolved issues were: Did [appellant] Claimant have disability resulting from the compensable injury sustained on ___________, from January 13, 2004, through September 15, […]
APD 060729
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, 2006. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant’s (claimant) impairment rating (IR) is 10%, and that the claimant did waive […]
APD 060834
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 16, 2006. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers’ Compensation (Division) did not abuse its […]