APD 041401

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 10, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant (claimant) sustained an injury in the course and scope of his employment […]

APD 041228

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 28, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on _____________, and that the appellant (self-insured) is not relieved from liability under […]

APD 041249

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 29, 2004. The hearing officer determined that: (1) the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable left shoulder injury on ______________; (2) that the claimant had “continuous good […]

APD 041420

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 13, 2004. With respect to the issues before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) sustained an occupational disease injury in the course and scope […]

APD 041226

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 23, 2004. The hearing officer determined that respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury with a date of injury of _______________; that claimant timely reported her injury; and […]

APD 041186

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 5, 2004. The hearing officer determined that: (1) the date of injury (DOI), pursuant to Section 408.007, the date the employee knew or should have known the […]

APD 041187

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 21, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury in the form of an occupational disease; that the date of injury […]

APD 041147

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 3, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by determining that the appellant (claimant) sustained a work-related injury on ________________, but that he did not timely […]

APD 041127

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 12, 2004. The following issues were presented: (1) Whether the appellant (claimant) sustained a compensable injury; (2) What is the date of injury (DOI); (3) Whether the […]

APD 041194

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 27, 2004. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable (low back) injury on ________________, that the claimant had disability from September 26, […]