APD 022103
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 30, 2002. With respect to the single issue before her, the hearing officer determined that the compensable injury of ________ includes the cervical spine. In its appeal, […]
APD 021963
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 5, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses for medical treatment at […]
APD 021897
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 20, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) is entitled to $504.05, for 1,461 miles of travel to obtain medical care from November 29, 2001, […]
APD 021535
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 3, 2002. The appellant (claimant) appeals the hearing officer’s determinations that the claimant is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the sixth quarter and that […]
APD 013166
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 November 13, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the sole issue before her by determining that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses for medical […]
APD 012309
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 23, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) was entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 21st quarter based on an inability to […]
APD 012198
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 14, 2001. Although notified of the time, date, and place of the CCH, the appellant (claimant) failed to appear. There is also no indication that the […]
APD 012020
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 29, 2001, with the record closing on July 31, 2001. With regard to the disputed issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) […]
APD 011939
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 17, 2001. The appellant (carrier) appeals the hearing officer’s determination that the respondent (claimant) is entitled to mileage reimbursement in the amount of $300.99 for reasonable and […]
APD 011776
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 16, 2001. She determined that the appellant’s (claimant) impairment rating (IR) is three percent and that the claimant is entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses incurred on […]