Citation Nr: 18152137
Decision Date: 11/21/18	Archive Date: 11/20/18

DOCKET NO. 16-15 498A
DATE:	November 21, 2018
ORDER
The claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for a spine disability is dismissed.
The claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for a bilateral leg disability is dismissed. 
The claim for an increased rating in excess of 10 percent prior to January 11, 2018 and 20 percent thereafter for a scar disability is dismissed.   
The claim for entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) is dismissed. 
FINDINGS OF FACT
1. Prior to promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Veteran indicated in a September 2018 letter that he would like to withdraw his appeal regarding entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for a spine disability.
2. Prior to promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Veteran indicated in a September 2018 letter that he would like to withdraw his appeal regarding entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for a bilateral leg disability.
3. Prior to promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Veteran indicated in a September 2018 letter that he would like to withdraw his appeal regarding entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent prior to January 11, 2018 and 20 percent thereafter for a scar disability.
4. Prior to promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Veteran indicated in a September 2018 letter that he would like to withdraw his appeal regarding entitlement to a TDIU.
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for a spine disability have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.
2. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for a bilateral leg disability have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.
3. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent prior to January 11, 2018 and 20 percent thereafter for a scar disability have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.
4. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to a TDIU have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.
REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
The Veteran had active service from March 1989 to March 2013.
The veteran or the veteran’s representative may withdraw an appeal as to any or all issues on appeal.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204(a).  Except for appeals withdrawn on the record at a hearing, withdrawal must be in writing.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204(b)(1).  A withdrawal is effective when received provided that receipt is prior to the issuance of a decision by the Board.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204(b)(3).  Withdrawal of a claim constitutes a withdrawal of the notice of disagreement and, if filed, the substantive appeal.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204(c).
In a September 2018 letter from the Veteran and in an October 2018 motion from the Veteran’s representative, the Veteran indicated his desire to withdraw his appeal.  The withdrawal is in writing and has been associated with the Veteran’s claims file.  There remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeals and they are dismissed.

 
MARJORIE A. AUER
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	A. Snoparsky, Associate Counsel