Citation Nr: 18146154
Decision Date: 10/31/18	Archive Date: 10/30/18

DOCKET NO. 16-36 714
DATE:	October 31, 2018
ORDER
The appeals seeking service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and ratings in excess of 10 percent, each, for left foot plantar fasciitis and bilateral big toe frost bite residuals, are dismissed. 
FINDING OF FACT
In a February 2018 written statement, prior to the promulgation of a Board decision in the matter, the Veteran requested withdrawal of his appeals seeking service connection for PTSD and ratings in excess of 10 percent, each, for left foot plantar fasciitis and bilateral big toe frostbite residuals. 
CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for withdrawal of the appeals are met with respect to the claims seeking service connection for PTSD and ratings in excess of 10 percent, each, for left foot plantar fasciitis and bilateral big toe frostbite residuals; the Board has no further jurisdiction to consider appeals in the matters.  38 U.S.C. §§ 7104, 7105(d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
The appellant is a Veteran who served on active duty from October 1985 to May 2006.  This case is before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) on appeal from an October 2015 rating decision.  The Veteran withdrew his request for a hearing before the Board in this matter.
The Board has jurisdiction where there is a question of fact or law in any matter which under 38 U.S.C. § 511(a) is subject to a decision by the Secretary.              38 U.S.C. § 7104.  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. § 7105.  An appeal may be withdrawn by the appellant or by his or her authorized representative, in writing or on the record at a hearing, at any time before the Board promulgates a decision in the matter.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.  In a February 2018 statement, the Veteran expressed his intent to withdraw his appeals seeking service connection for PTSD and ratings in excess of 10 percent, each, for left foot plantar fasciitis and bilateral big toe frostbite residuals.  A withdrawal of an appeal is effective when received.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (b)(3).  Accordingly, there remains no question of fact or law in the matters for the Board to consider, and the Board does not have jurisdiction to further consider appeals in the matters.
 
GEORGE R. SENYK
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	J. Bayles, Associate Counsel