APD 002496
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 4, 2000. The hearing officer determined that: (1) the appellant/cross-respondent (claimant) did not sustain an injury in the course and scope of his employment; (2) he did […]
APD 002350
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 13, 2000. The issues at the CCH were injury, disability, and whether the respondent’s (self-insured) contest of compensability was based on newly discovered evidence that could […]
APD 002210
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 August 24, 2000. With respect to the issues before him, the hearing officer determined that (decedent) sustained a compensable injury on _________, resulting in his death on the […]
APD 002202
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 August 23, 2000. With regard to the disputed issues, the hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) was not an independent contractor; that JO was the claimant’s employer […]
APD 002043
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 August 1, 2000. With respect to the single issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) abused its discretion in appointing a […]
APD 001987
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 July 13, 2000. The record closed on July 28, 2000. The hearing officer determined that: (1) the respondent/cross-appellant (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for […]
APD 002023
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 2, 2000. The issues were: 1.Did the Claimant [respondent] sustain a compensable injury on _________? 2.Does the Claimant have disability as a result of the claimed […]
APD 001682
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 June 27, 2000. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury and had disability. The appellant (carrier) appeals, asserting that the hearing officer erred […]
APD 001486
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, 2000, in _________, Texas, with __________ presiding as hearing officer. The issues at the CCH were stated as follows: 1.Is the low back part of […]
APD 001488
This appeal is brought pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing (CCH) was held in ___________ (City 1), Texas, on June 7, 2000, with ____________ presiding as hearing officer. She determined that good cause did not exist for changing venue to […]