Citation Nr: 1321208	
Decision Date: 07/02/13    Archive Date: 07/12/13

DOCKET NO.  11-23 128	)	DATE
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On appeal from the decision of the 
Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in North Little Rock, Arkansas


THE ISSUE

Entitlement to a higher level of special monthly compensation.


WITNESSES AT HEARING ON APPEAL

Appellant and spouse


ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD

K. Hudson, Counsel




INTRODUCTION

The Veteran had active service from August 1966 to August 1969, and from March 1971 to March 1975.

This matter comes before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) on appeal from a regional office (RO) rating decision of December 2009.  In February 2012, the Veteran and his wife appeared at a hearing held at the RO before the undersigned (i.e., Travel Board hearing).

FINDINGS OF FACT

1.	The Veteran in this case served on active duty from August 1966 to August 1969, and from March 1971 to March 1975.

2.	Prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the appellant that a withdrawal of this appeal is requested.


CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the appellant have been met.  38 U.S.C.A. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5) (West 2002); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2012).


REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION

The Board may dismiss any appeal which fails to allege specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed.  38 U.S.C.A. § 7105 (West 2002).  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2012).  Withdrawal may be made by the appellant or by his or her authorized representative.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.  In the present case, the appellant has withdrawn this appeal and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed.


ORDER

The appeal is dismissed.




		
Michael J. Skaltsounis
	Acting Veterans Law Judge, Board of Veterans' Appeals




Department of Veterans Affairs