APD 032497
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 August 20, 2003. With respect to the issue before her, the hearing officer determined that the preponderance of the evidence is contrary to the decision of the Independent […]
APD 032359
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 August 6, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the decision of the Independent Review Organization (IRO), denying the respondent’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery, is not supported by […]
APD 032239
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 August 6, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the decision of the Independent Review Organization (IRO), denying the claimant’s request for spinal surgery, is supported by a preponderance […]
APD 032231
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 July 14, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the Independent Review Organization’s (IRO) decision against the respondent’s (claimant) recommended spinal surgery is not supported by the evidence. The […]
APD 031903
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 June 24, 2003. With respect to the sole disputed issue before her, the hearing officer determined that the decision and order of the Independent Review Organization (IRO), which […]
APD 031610
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 February 12, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the decision of the Independent Review Organization (IRO) is not supported by a preponderance of the evidence. Appellant (carrier) appealed […]
APD 031689
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 30, 2003. The hearing officer decided that the decision of the Independent Review Organization (IRO) against surgery was not supported by a preponderance of the evidence. […]
APD 031708
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 4, 2003. The hearing officer decided that the determination of the Independent Review Organization (IRO) against spinal surgery was not supported by a preponderance of the […]
APD 031505
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 23, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the Independent Review Organization’s (IRO) decision against spinal surgery is supported by a preponderance of the evidence and that the […]
APD 030957
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 3, 2003. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by deciding that the appellant’s (claimant) request for spinal surgery is not medically necessary and is disapproved. […]