APD 011437
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 May 31, 2001, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the third quarter and that were she entitled, […]
APD 010728
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 begun on December 1, 2000, but was continued because the appellant (claimant) failed to appear at that time. The CCH was rescheduled and held on February 9, 2001, the […]
APD 010556
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 February 7, 2001, the hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by determining that because the appellant, Ms. H, has not shown that she has the legal authority to […]
APD 010395
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 30, 2001. After two issues were withdrawn without prejudice by mutual agreement of the parties, the hearing officer was left with the following issue: Is there a […]
APD 010187
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 scheduled for November 21, 2000. No CCH was held. At the scheduled time and place, the hearing officer converses with the appellant (claimant), who is present, as is the […]
APD 010050
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 6, 2000. The sole issue on appeal was disability, and the hearing officer found that the respondent (claimant) had disability for the period from August 25, […]
APD 002733
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 25, 2000. The hearing officer held that the appellant’s (claimant) neck injury and depression were not causally related to his compensable shoulder injury. The claimant has […]
APD 002678
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 October 16, 2000. The issue at the CCH was whether the respondent (claimant herein) was entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the fifth and sixth quarters. […]
APD 002482
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 26, 2000. The issues at the CCH were as follows: 1.Does the [Texas Workers’ Compensation] Commission have jurisdiction to adjudicate this claim? 2.Was _____ [LJM], __________ […]
APD 002454
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On September 12, 2000, a contested case hearing was held. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury on _________; that the claimant has […]