Citation Nr: 18148568
Decision Date: 11/08/18	Archive Date: 11/07/18

DOCKET NO. 15-26 022
DATE:	November 8, 2018
ORDER
The appeal as to entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected thoracolumbar spine strain is dismissed.
The appeal as to entitlement to an initial compensable rating for service-connected left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome is dismissed.
The appeal as to entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to June 7, 2018 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter for service-connected posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
In November 2018, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) received notification from the Veteran that a withdrawal of the appeal as to the above issues was requested.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran have been met as to the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected thoracolumbar spine strain.  38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. 
2. The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran have been met as to the issue of entitlement to an initial compensable rating for service-connected left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome.  38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.
3. The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran have been met as to the issue of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to June 7, 2018 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter for service-connected PTSD.  38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.
REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSIONS
The Veteran served on active duty from June 2006 to June 2010.
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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.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.  In the present case, the Regional Office increased the Veteran’s rating for PTSD from 30 percent to 50 percent, effective June 7, 2018.  In an November 2018 Appeal Satisfaction Notice the Veteran withdrew the appeal as to the issues of entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected thoracolumbar spine strain, entitlement to an initial compensable rating for service-connected left knee patellofemoral pain syndrome, and entitlement to an initial rating in excess of 30 percent prior to June 7, 2018 and in excess of 50 percent thereafter for service-connected PTSD and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.  

Given the above, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal as to these issues and they are dismissed.

 
Nathan Kroes
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	M. Gonzalez, Associate Counsel