Citation Nr: 18154517 Decision Date: 12/04/18 Archive Date: 11/30/18 DOCKET NO. 15-37 519 DATE: December 4, 2018 ORDER Entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for diabetic nephrosclerosis is dismissed. Entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, with incipient cataracts, onychomycosis, and impotence is dismissed. Entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right knee osteoarthritis is dismissed. Entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee osteoarthritis is dismissed. Entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity is dismissed. Entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity is dismissed. Entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU) is dismissed. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. In October 2018, the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for diabetic nephrosclerosis. 2. In October 2018, the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, with incipient cataracts, onychomycosis, and impotence. 3. In October 2018, the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right knee osteoarthritis. 4. In October 2018, the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee osteoarthritis. 5. In October 2018, the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity. 6. In October 2018, the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity. 7. In October 2018, the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal for the issue of entitlement to a TDIU. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal of the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for diabetic nephrosclerosis, are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.101, 20.202, 20.204. 2. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal of the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, with incipient cataracts, onychomycosis, and impotence, are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.101, 20.202, 20.204. 3. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal of the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right knee osteoarthritis are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.101, 20.202, 20.204. 4. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal of the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee osteoarthritis are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.101, 20.202, 20.204. 5. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal of the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.101, 20.202, 20.204. 6. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal of the issue of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.101, 20.202, 20.204. 7. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal of the issue of entitlement to a TDIU are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.101, 20.202, 20.204. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran served on active duty from September 1975 through August 1985. This appeal before the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) arose from an August 2013 rating decision of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO). The Veteran filed a notice of disagreement in September 2013. The RO issued the Veteran a statement of the case (SOC) in August 2015. The Veteran filed a VA Form-9 in October 2015 and requested a hearing before the Board. In a statement received in October 2018, the Veteran requested that his Board hearing be cancelled. As there have been no further requests for a hearing, the Board deems the hearing request to be withdrawn. See 38 C.F.R. §20.704. 1. Withdrawal of appeals Under 38 U.S.C. § 7105, the Board may dismiss any appeal that fails to allege specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed. A substantive appeal may be withdrawn on the record at a hearing or in writing 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. Id. The Veteran, through his representative, requested to withdraw his appeals as to the issues of entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 60 percent for diabetic nephrosclerosis; entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 20 percent for diabetes mellitus, type II, with incipient cataracts, onychomycosis, and impotence; entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for right knee osteoarthritis; entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for left knee osteoarthritis; entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the right lower extremity; entitlement to an evaluation in excess of 10 percent for peripheral neuropathy of the left lower extremity; and entitlement to a TDIU by correspondence submitted in October 2018. Accordingly, the Veteran’s appeals for these issues are withdrawn. See 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. DEBORAH W. SINGLETON Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD S. Morrad, Associate Counsel