APD 040464
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 30, 2004. The hearing officer determined that because the appellant’s (claimant) request for a hearing on the Independent Review Organization’s (IRO) decision on a proposed spinal surgery […]
APD 020756
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). Following a contested case hearing held on March 6, 2002, the hearing officer resolved the sole disputed issue by finding that the great weight of the medical evidence is not contrary to the recommendations for […]
APD 020009
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 November 27, 2001. With respect to the issue, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (carrier) may not avoid liability for spinal surgery because there is a […]