APD 040689
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 12, 2004, continued until March 1, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) did not abuse its discretion in failing to appoint […]
APD 040608
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 23, 2004. With respect to the single issue before him, the hearing officer determined that Dr. T was not properly appointed by the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission […]
APD 040633-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 17, 2004. The hearing officer determined that: (1) the correct version of the AMA Guides to be applied is the Guides to the Evaluation of Permanent Impairment, […]
APD 040602
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 19, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 8th quarter from June 10 through September […]
APD 040412
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 29, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (carrier 1) does not have standing as a subclaimant in accordance with Section 409.009, and that carrier […]
APD 040363
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 16, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 9th, 10th, and 11th quarters, beginning on […]
APD 040295
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 15, 2004. The hearing officer determined that Dr. G was not improperly appointed designated doctor in accordance with Section 408.0041 and Tex. W.C. Comm’n, 28 TEX. ADMIN. […]
APD 040242
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 5, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 10th […]
APD 040143
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 December 18, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant herein) injury did not include a heart attack and cardiovascular disease; that Dr. H was not […]
APD 040112
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 18, 2003. The hearing officer determined that respondent’s (claimant) date of maximum medical improvement (MMI) and impairment rating (IR) cannot be determined at this time, and that […]