APD 000034

This appeal is considered in accordance with the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On December 21, 1999, a contested case hearing (CCH) was held. At issue was whether spinal surgery for the respondent, who is the claimant, should be approved. The hearing officer approved surgery, finding […]

APD 992957

This appeal is considered in accordance with the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On December 8, 1999, a contested case hearing (CCH) was held. At issue was whether spinal surgery for the respondent, who is the claimant, should be approved. The hearing officer approved surgery, finding […]

APD 992009

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 24, 1999. The issue at the CCH was whether the appellant (carrier) should be liable for the cost of the respondent’s (claimant) spinal surgery. The hearing […]

APD 991877

This appeal is considered in accordance with the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). The issue involves a request for spinal surgery and an evaluation of second opinions that have been given. On August 5, 1999, a contested case hearing was held. He held that appellant (claimant) […]

APD 991430

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 18, 1999. The issues at the CCH were whether the respondent/cross-appellant’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery should be approved, whether the claimant sustained a compensable injury […]

APD 991257

Following a contested case hearing (CCH) held on May 20, 1999, pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act), the hearing officer, resolved the disputed issue by determining that the appellant’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery should not be approved and that the respondent (carrier) is […]

APD 991255

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 12, 1999. She (hearing officer) determined that the appellant (carrier) is liable for the cost of spinal surgery for the respondent (claimant). The carrier appeals this […]

APD 991185

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 11, 1999. The issue at the CCH was whether respondent (carrier) is liable for spinal surgery related to the compensable injury of the appellant (claimant). The […]

APD 991233

This appeal arises pursuant to the 1989 Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On May 12, 1999, a hearing was held. He did not approve appellant’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery. Claimant asserts that the determination should be reversed, stating that the second opinion doctors did not […]

APD 990952

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 12, 1999. With regard to the only issue before him, the hearing officer determined that appellant’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery was not approved. Claimant appeals, […]