Citation Nr: 1635870	
Decision Date: 09/14/16    Archive Date: 09/20/16

DOCKET NO.  12-12 386	)	DATE
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On appeal from the
Department of Veterans Affairs Regional Office in Roanoke, Virginia


THE ISSUES

1.  Entitlement to service connection for a sinus and throat disorder to include secondary to residuals of a tonsillectomy.

2.  Entitlement to service connection for a low back disorder.

3.  Entitlement to a compensable rating for residuals of a tonsillectomy.


REPRESENTATION

Appellant represented by:	The American Legion


ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD

Mary E. Rude, Associate Counsel


INTRODUCTION

The Veteran served on active duty from September 1971 to January 1975.

This appeal arises from a rating decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO) in Roanoke, Virginia.


FINDING OF FACT

In September 2016, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the appellant that a withdrawal of this appeal was 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 2014); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2015). 


REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING 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.  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.  Withdrawal may be made by the appellant or by his authorized representative.  Id.  

In September 2016, the appellant submitted a statement stating that he wished to withdraw his appeal.  Thus, 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.



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DEREK R. BROWN
Veterans Law Judge, Board of Veterans' Appeals



Department of Veterans Affairs