APD 230665
The Appeals Panel reversed the Administrative Law Judge’s decision that the claimant’s injury did not arise out of voluntary participation. The Appeals Panel noted that the claimant’s participation in an agility test, the injury event, was not mandatory but for consideration for transfer or promotion to another position.
APD 041516
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 18, 2004. The hearing officer determined that appellant (claimant) was not in the course and scope of her employment when involved in the “team building” event on […]
APD 041381
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 11, 2004. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury to her right knee and ankle […]
APD 032668
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 September 17, 2003. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by determining that the respondent/cross-appellant’s (claimant) ______________, injury arose from her voluntary participation in an off-duty activity and, […]
APD 032347
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 July 14, 2003. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ______________; that the claimed injury did […]
APD 030134
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 December 11, 2002. The hearing officer determined that the respondent (claimant herein) sustained a compensable injury; that the appellant (carrier herein) is not relieved of liability pursuant to […]
APD 022555
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 August 21, 2002. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the claimed injury arose out of voluntary participation in an off-duty recreational, social, or athletic […]
APD 010487
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 31, 2001. The hearing officer resolved the two disputed issues by concluding that the appellant (claimant) did not sustain a compensable injury on ________ and that […]
APD 010277
This appeal arises pursuant to the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On January 16, 2001, a hearing was held. The hearing officer resolved the disputed issues by deciding that the respondent (claimant) sustained a compensable injury on ________ in the form of a torn medial meniscus […]
APD 992270
This appeal is considered in accordance with the Texas Workers’ Compensation Act, TEX. LAB. CODE ANN. § 401.001 et seq. (1989 Act). On September 8, 1999, a contested case hearing (CCH) was held in [City], Texas, with [hearing officer] presiding as hearing officer. The issues concerned whether the respondent, who is the claimant, sustained a […]