Citation Nr: 18153077
Decision Date: 11/27/18	Archive Date: 11/27/18

DOCKET NO. 15-18 618A
DATE:	November 27, 2018
ORDER
A rating in excess of 10 percent for hypertension is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
In November 2018, prior to the promulgation of a decision in this appeal, the Veteran indicated his satisfaction with the rating for hypertension.
CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran on the issue of an increased rating for hypertension have been met.  38 U.S.C. §§ 7105(b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2017).
REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION
An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.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.
The record shows that the Veteran filed a timely notice of disagreement with the assignment of a noncompensable rating for hypertension in a July 2012 rating decision.  In June 2015, he perfected an appeal of this issue.  Subsequently in December 2016, a 10 percent rating was awarded for his hypertension.  
In a November 2018 statement, the Veteran indicated that he was satisfied with the rating awarded by the RO in December 2016 for hypertension and cancelled his request for a hearing before a Veterans Law Judge.  The statement was in writing, was signed by the Veteran, included his VA file number, and was received by the Board prior to the issuance of a final decision on this matter.  
The Veteran’s statement therefore satisfied the requirements of 38 C.F.R § 20.204; accordingly, he effectively withdrew his appeal.  As he has withdrawn the appeal, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed. 
Finally, the Veteran has not raised any other issues, nor have any other issues been reasonably raised by the record for the Board’s consideration.  See Doucette v. Shulkin, 28 Vet. App. 366 (2017) (confirming that the Board is not required to address issues unless they are specifically raised by the claimant or reasonably raised by the evidence of record).  
 
L. HOWELL
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	A. Spigelman, Associate Counsel