Citation Nr: 18159377
Decision Date: 12/19/18	Archive Date: 12/18/18

DOCKET NO. 15-24 197
DATE:	December 19, 2018
ORDER
The appeal of the issue of entitlement to a disability rating greater than 40 percent for service-connected lumbar strain with degenerative facet joint degeneration is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
In October and November 2018, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Veteran submitted written statements requesting that this appeal be withdrawn.
CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for the withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran on the issue of entitlement to a disability rating greater than 40 percent for service-connected lumbar strain with degenerative facet joint degeneration are 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 had active service from August 1988 to August 1993.
In October and November 2018, the Veteran submitted statements in which he indicated that he wished to withdraw his current appeal.  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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.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  In the present case, the Veteran has withdrawn this appeal and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.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.
 
THERESA M. CATINO
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	C. Davidoski, Associate Counsel