Citation Nr: 18151836
Decision Date: 11/20/18	Archive Date: 11/20/18

DOCKET NO. 16-34 605
DATE:	November 20, 2018
ORDER
The appeal for entitlement to a rating in excess of 30 percent for restrictive airway disease is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
In September 2017, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the appellant, through his authorized representative, that a withdrawal of this appeal is requested.
CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the appellant, through his authorized representative, 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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.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  In the present case, the appellant, through his authorized representative has withdrawn this appeal.  The withdrawal is in writing, and contains the Veteran’s name and claim number.  It thus satisfied the criteria for withdrawal of an appeal.  See id.  In light of the withdrawal, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed.
 
J. Rutkin
Acting Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	K. D. Cross, Associate Counsel