Citation Nr: 18151664
Decision Date: 11/20/18	Archive Date: 11/19/18

DOCKET NO. 16-55 839
DATE:	November 20, 2018
ORDER
The appeal for entitlement to an initial rating greater than 60 percent for ischemic heart disease prior to September 22, 2016 is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
In March 2018, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the appellant that a withdrawal of this appeal is requested.
CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal for entitlement to an increased rating for ischemic heart disease have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.
REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION
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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.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 Veteran withdrew his claim for entitlement to an initial rating greater than 60 percent for ischemic heart disease prior to September 22, 2016 in a March 2018 written statement.  There remain no allegations of error of fact or law for appellate consideration on this issue.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed.
 
MICHAEL MARTIN
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	M. Katz, Counsel