Citation Nr: 18155526
Decision Date: 12/04/18	Archive Date: 12/04/18

DOCKET NO. 16-49 198
DATE:	December 4, 2018
ORDER
The issue of entitlement to an initial evaluation of greater than 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed.
The issue of entitlement to service connection for heat exhaustion is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
On February 1, 2017, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran, through her authorized representative, that a withdrawal of the claims on appeal is requested.
CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for withdrawal of the claims on appeal by the Veteran, through her 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 Veteran served on active duty in the U.S. Army from August 1997 to December 1997, and from March 1999 to July 2005. 
1. Entitlement to an initial evaluation of greater than 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
2. Entitlement to service connection for heat exhaustion
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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.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 her authorized representative.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.  In a letter dated February 1, 2017, the Veteran, through her authorized representative, has requested withdrawal of the appeal of entitlement to an increased rating for PTSD and entitlement to service connection for heat exhaustion.  Hence, 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.
 
JENNIFER HWA
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	C. Casey, Associate Counsel