Citation Nr: 18151363
Decision Date: 11/20/18	Archive Date: 11/16/18

DOCKET NO. 14-43 495
DATE:	November 20, 2018
ORDER
Service connection for hypothyroidism is dismissed.
Service connection for a pituitary gland disability is dismissed.
A disability rating in excess of ten percent for residuals of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
In an October 2018 written statement, the Veteran withdrew his appeal for service connection for hypothyroidism, service connection for a pituitary gland disability, and a disability rating in excess of ten percent for residuals of a TBI.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The criteria for withdrawal of a substantive appeal are met; the Board has no further jurisdiction to consider an appeal with respect to the Veteran’s claim for service connection for hypothyroidism. 38 U.S.C. §§ 7104, 7105(b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.202, 20.204 (2017).
2. The criteria for withdrawal of a substantive appeal are met; the Board has no further jurisdiction to consider an appeal with respect to the Veteran’s claim for service connection for a pituitary gland disability. 38 U.S.C. §§ 7104, 7105(b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.202, 20.204 (2017).
3. The criteria for withdrawal of a substantive appeal are met; the Board has no further jurisdiction to consider an appeal with respect to the Veteran’s claim for a disability rating in excess of ten percent for residuals of a traumatic brain injury. 38 U.S.C. §§ 7104, 7105(b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.202, 20.204 (2017).
REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSIONS
The Veteran served on active duty from October 1969 to March 1978. 
The Board also notes that on his December 2014 substantive appeal (VA Form 9), the Veteran requested a Board hearing. In October 2018, he withdrew this appeal; therefore, the Board considers his request for a hearing withdrawn and will proceed.
The Board has jurisdiction where there is a question of law or fact in a matter on appeal to the Secretary. 38 U.S.C. § 7104. Under 38 U.S.C. § 7105, the Board may dismiss any appeal which fails to allege specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed. 38 C.F.R. § 20.202. The withdrawal of an appeal must be either in writing or on the record at a hearing. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. Withdrawal can be by the Veteran or by his representative. Id. 

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In an October 2018 written statement, the Veteran withdrew his appeal. The Board finds that there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration with respect to the issues of service connection for hypothyroidism, service connection for a pituitary gland disability, and an increased rating for residuals of a TBI. Accordingly, as the Board has no further jurisdiction to review the appeal on these matters, they are dismissed.
 
VICTORIA MOSHIASHWILI
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	M. D’Allaird, Associate Counsel