Sec. 410.257. JUDGMENT AFTER JUDICIAL REVIEW. (a) A judgment entered by a court on judicial review of the appeals panel decision under this subchapter or Subchapter G must comply with all appropriate provisions of the law. (b) A judgment under this section may not provide for: (1) payment of benefits in a lump sum except as provided by Section 408.128 ; or (2) the limitation or termination of the claimant's right to medical benefits under Section 408.021 . (c) A judgment that resolves an issue of impairment may not be entered before the date the claimant reaches maximum medical improvement. The judgment must adopt an impairment rating under Subchapter G , Chapter 408 , except to the extent Section 410.307 applies. (d) A judgment under this section may not order reimbursement from the subsequent injury fund. (e) A judgment under this section based on default or on an agreement of the parties does not constitute a modification or reversal of a decision awarding benefits for the purpose of Section 410. 209. (f) A judgment that on its face does not comply with this section is void.
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