APD 012924
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 November 5, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ____________, and that he had disability from ______, through July 9, 2001. […]
APD 012927
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 2, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the appellant’s (claimant) compensable injury of ______________, does not extend to or include herniation at L4-5, annular tear at L4-5, […]
APD 012937
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 31, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the compensable (right shoulder) injury extends to and includes right carpal tunnel syndrome. The appellant (carrier) appeals, citing evidence and […]
APD 012941
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 31, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issue by concluding that the respondent’s (claimant) impairment rating (IR) is 26% as assigned by the designated doctor, Dr. […]
APD 012969
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 November 14, 2001. In resolving the issue before him, the hearing officer determined that the appellant (claimant) did not have disability as a result of his compensable injury […]
APD 012971
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 15, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant) had disability from May 3, 2001 (all dates are 2001 unless otherwise noted), until the date […]
APD 012977
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). A contested case hearing on remand was held on November 12, 2001. The Appeals Panel, in Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission Appeal No. 011807 decided September 6, 2001, had remanded the case for the hearing officer […]
APD 012979
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 November 16, 2001, with the record closing on November 19, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues before her by determining that the appellant (claimant) did not […]
APD 012984
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 November 6, 2001. The hearing officer determined that the compensable injury sustained by the respondent (claimant) on ______________, includes injuries to both of his hands and elbows. The […]
APD 012990
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 November 13, 2001. In resolving the issues before her, the hearing officer decided that the respondent’s (claimant) compensable injury of ______________, included his diagnosed spondylolisthesis at L5-S1. The […]