APD 991228

Following a contested case hearing held on April 27, 1999, 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 determining that the respondent (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBS) for the first through the eighth compensable quarters, […]

APD 991029

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 April 5, 1999. She determined that the respondent (claimant) is entitled to supplemental income benefits (SIBS) for the first three compensable quarters. Appellant (carrier) appeals, challenging the direct […]

APD 990849

This appeal arises under the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On March 8, 1999, a contested case hearing was held. With regard to the three issues before him, the hearing officer determined that: (1) appellant (claimant) “is not entitled” to supplemental income benefits (SIBS) for the […]

APD 990180

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 January 4, 1999. The only issue on appeal from the CCH was whether the appellant (carrier) failed to timely contest respondent’s (claimant) entitlement to supplemental income benefits […]