Citation Nr: 18140447 Decision Date: 10/03/18 Archive Date: 10/03/18 DOCKET NO. 16-51 294 DATE: October 3, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an effective date prior to November 18, 2011, for the grant of service connection for coronary arteriosclerosis is dismissed. Entitlement to a rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder in excess of 50 percent prior to February 12, 2010, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter is dismissed. Entitlement to a compensable rating for ear drum damage is dismissed. Entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary arteriosclerosis is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for hypertension is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for cancer is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for loss of smell is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for loss of taste is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for loss of feeling on the right side of the face is dismissed. Entitlement to a total disability rating based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is dismissed. FINDING OF FACT In a statement received August 20, 2018, the Veteran explicitly and unambiguously all of the issues on appeal. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to an effective date prior to November 18, 2011, for the grant of service connection for coronary arteriosclerosis have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 2. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to a rating for an acquired psychiatric disorder in excess of 50 percent prior to February 12, 2010, and in excess of 70 percent thereafter have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 3. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to a compensable rating for ear drum damage have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 4. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary arteriosclerosis have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 5. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for hypertension have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 6. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for erectile dysfunction have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 7. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for cancer have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 8. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for loss of smell have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 9. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for loss of taste have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 10. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for loss of feeling on the right side of the face have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). 11. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal regarding entitlement to a TDIU have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017). REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran had active duty from June 1958 to May 1961 and from December 1962 to June 1967, to include combat service in the Republic of Vietnam. This matter comes before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) on appeal from ratings decision issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO) in Chicago, Illinois. In February 2018, the Board obtained a medical expert opinion from the Veterans Health Administration. The Veteran and his representative were provided a copy of the opinion and afforded the opportunity to submit additional evidence and argument. Withdrawn Issues The Board may dismiss any appeal that fails to allege specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed. 38 U.S.C. § 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 or her authorized representative. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. Withdrawal of a claim must be “explicit, unambiguous, and done with a full understanding of the consequences of such action.” DeLisio v. Shinseki, 25 Vet. App. 45, 47 (2011). In a written statement received August 20, 2018, the Veteran withdrew from appeal all of the issues listed on the title page. Hence, there remains no allegation of error of fact or law for appellate consideration with regard to these issues. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal of these issues and they must be dismissed. STEVEN D. REISS Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD Joshua Castillo, Counsel