APD 990873
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 March 31, 1999. The sole issue at the CCH was whether the respondent’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery should be approved. The hearing officer determined the claimant’s […]
APD 990811
Following a contested case hearing held on March 19, 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. Claimant has appealed, urging that the hearing […]
APD 990716
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On March 4 and March 18, 1999, a hearing was held. He determined that the absence of the appellant (carrier) at the March 4, 1999, hearing was based on good cause, and he then approved […]
APD 990683
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 March 4, 1999. The issue at the CCH was whether the respondent (carrier) is liable for spinal surgery related to the _______, injury of the appellant (claimant). […]
APD 990598
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act of 1989, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On March 2, 1999, a hearing was held. He approved respondent’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery. Appellant (carrier) asserts that there is inadequate objective evidence to support surgery; in addition, the concurring opinion […]
APD 990547
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On February 17, 1999, a hearing was held. She (hearing officer) determined that the appellant’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery was not approved. Claimant appeals saying that presumptive weight should have been given to the […]
APD 990474
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On February 8, 1999, a contested case hearing was held. He (hearing officer) determined that appellant (carrier) is liable for spinal surgery in this case. Carrier appeals, contending that: (1) this issue is one for […]
APD 990059
On December 16, 1998, 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 issue at the CCH was whether appellant (carrier) is liable for spinal surgery related to respondent’s (claimant) compensable injury. Carrier […]
APD 980312
Following a contested case hearing (CCH) held in (City), Texas, on January 30, 1998, 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 finding that Dr. H and Dr. V recommended that the respondent (claimant) have spinal surgery and […]
APD 980065
On December 18, 1997, 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 issue at the CCH was the respondent’s (claimant) need for spinal surgery. The appellant (carrier) requests review and reversal of […]