APD 030758
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 20, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the appellant (carrier) waived the right to dispute compensability of the claimed injury by not doing so in accordance with […]
APD 030739
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 October 16 and November 8, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ______________; that the claimant’s […]
APD 030768-s
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 26, 2003. With respect to the issues before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ____________; that he had disability, […]
APD 030766
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 10, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable “right foot/ankle” injury on ____________; that the claimant had disability from March 27 through […]
APD 030746
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 19, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the respondent/cross-appellant’s (carrier) insured, MDH, is not the appellant/cross respondent’s (claimant) employer for purposes of the 1989 Act; that although […]
APD 030724
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 18, 2003. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (carrier) waived its right to contest the compensability of the claimed injury by not timely contesting in accordance […]
APD 030760
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 24, 2003. The hearing officer determined that (1) the compensable injury of ______________, includes disc bulges at C2-3, C4-5, and C5-6 and a worsening, enhancement or acceleration […]
APD 030663-s
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 4, 2003. With respect to the issues before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (carrier) waived the right to contest compensability of the respondent’s (claimant) […]
APD 030585
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. Regarding the issues disputed on appeal, the hearing officer determined that the appellant/cross-respondent’s (claimant) _____________, compensable injury includes a posterior disc herniation at L5-S1 in […]
APD 030614
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 11, 2003. The hearing officer determined that respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable occupational disease injury to her upper extremities, with a date of injury of ______________; and […]