APD 980028
Following a contested case hearing (CCH), on December 15, 1997, pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. ‘ 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act), the hearing officer, resolved the disputed issues by concluding that the appellant (carrier) is liable for spinal surgery related to the respondent’s (claimant) compensable injury. The carrier has […]
APD 971072
This appeal is brought 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 14, 1997. He (hearing officer) determined that the respondent’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery should be approved. The appellant (carrier) appeals this determination arguing that […]
APD 970754
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 28, 1997. The decision recites that the record was closed on April 1, 1997. With respect to the only issue before him, the hearing officer determined […]
APD 970638
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 March 10, 1997. With respect to the single issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (carrier) is liable for the proposed spinal surgery. In its […]
APD 951781
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 September 25, 1995. The issue at the CCH was whether the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission (Commission) should approve the request of the respondent (claimant) for spinal surgery. […]