APD 021463

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 May 14, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the appellant/cross-respondent (claimant) had not made a good faith search for employment commensurate with his ability to work for the […]

APD 021516

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 15, 2002. Regarding the sole disputed issue, the hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) compensable injury (reactive airway disease (RAD)) does not extend to or […]

APD 021411

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, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by concluding that the compensable injury of _____________, does not extend to include the appellant’s (claimant) disc […]

APD 021319

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 April 22, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by determining that the respondent (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 14th compensable […]

APD 021445

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 May 16, 2002. The appellant (carrier) appeals the hearing officer’s determination that the respondent (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits for the 16th quarter, February 23 through […]

APD 021401

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 May 8, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the claimant was not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 16th quarter. The appellant (claimant herein) filed a […]

APD 021486

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 April 30, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the compensable injury includes and extends to depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD); that the claimant is not entitled to […]

APD 021351

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 2, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by concluding that the appellant (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 4th, […]

APD 021155

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 April 22, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the 9th and 10th […]

APD 021366

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 April 29, 2002. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) is not entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBs) for the ninth quarter. Claimant appealed this determination contending that […]