APD 001132
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 April 18, 2000. The hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery should not be approved. The claimant filed two appeals, both timely. In […]
APD 001098
On April 10, 2000, a contested case hearing (CCH) was held. The CCH was held under the provisions of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that respondent (carrier) is not liable for the recommended spinal surgery. Appellant (claimant) requests […]
APD 000951
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 10, 2000. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery should be approved. The appellant (carrier) requests our review, asserting that claimant’s second […]
APD 000978
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 7, 2000. The hearing officer determined that the respondent’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery be approved. The appellant (carrier) appealed and argues that there was no concurrence […]
APD 000619
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 16, 2000. In response to the only issue before her, the hearing officer determined that the great weight of medical evidence is not contrary to the […]
APD 000578
On March 7, 2000, a contested case hearing (CCH) was held. The CCH was held under the provisions of the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding not to approve appellant’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery. Claimant appeals the […]
APD 000461
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 26, 2000. The issue at the CCH was whether the appellant (carrier) is liable for respondent’s (claimant) spinal surgery. The hearing officer determined that there are […]
APD 000425
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 25, 2000. The hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery should not be approved. He stated that the great weight was against the […]
APD 000349
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 26, 2000. The issue at the CCH was whether the respondent’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery should be approved. The hearing officer determined that the claimant’s […]
APD 000286
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 18, 2000. In response to the issue of whether the respondent’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery should be approved, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (carrier) […]