Citation Nr: 18146824
Decision Date: 11/01/18	Archive Date: 11/01/18

DOCKET NO. 15-17 344
DATE:	November 1, 2018
ORDER
The appeal of the claim for a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease is dismissed.

FINDINGS OF FACT
1. In July 2016, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran that he desired to withdraw his appeal regarding the issue for a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease.
2. The Veteran died in August 2018.

CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal for a rating in excess of 30 percent for coronary artery disease are met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105 (b)(2),(d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.202, 20.204 (2017).


REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSION
The Veteran served on active duty from October 1965 to February 1969.
An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.  Such withdrawals are effective upon receipt.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (b)(3).  
In this case, in a July 2016 letter, the Veteran expressly withdrew his claim from appeal.  Although he subsequently died in August 2018, his claim was effectively withdrawn prior to his death such that no controversy remained.  Accordingly, the appeal is dismissed.  38 U.S.C. § 7105. 
 
S. B. MAYS
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	R. Casadei, Counsel