Citation Nr: 18153023
Decision Date: 11/27/18	Archive Date: 11/26/18

DOCKET NO. 16-07 776
DATE:	November 27, 2018
ORDER
The appeal with respect to the Veteran’s entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
In November 2018, prior to the promulgation of an appellate decision, the Veteran notified VA in writing that he wished to withdraw the present appeal.
CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105 (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017).
REASONS AND BASIS FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION
The Veteran served on active duty in the U.S. Army from September 2004 to April 2008.  His decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge.
This matter comes to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) on appeal from a May 2015 rating decision issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO) in Hartford, Connecticut.
The appeal with respect to the Veteran’s entitlement to a rating in excess of 70 percent for major depressive disorder is dismissed.
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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.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 November 2018, prior to the promulgation of an appellate decision, the Veteran notified VA in writing that he wished to withdraw the present appeal.  As such, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and the appeal must be dismissed.
 
DAVID A. BRENNINGMEYER
Acting Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	M. Elliot Harris, Associate Counsel