Citation Nr: 18159584 Decision Date: 12/20/18 Archive Date: 12/19/18 DOCKET NO. 14-15 524 DATE: December 20, 2018 REMANDED Entitlement to an increased evaluation for a left shoulder disorder to include as secondary to left shoulder residuals status post arthroscopy currently evaluated at 20 percent disabling is remanded. ORDER The appeal with respect to entitlement to service connection for a left wrist disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected left shoulder residuals status post arthroscopy, is dismissed. The appeal with respect to entitlement to service connection for a cervical neck disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected left shoulder residual status post arthroscopy, is dismissed. FINDING OF FACT In November 2018, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Veteran’s representative reported that the Veteran wished to withdraw his pending claims on appeal for entitlement to service connection for a left wrist disorder and a cervical neck disorder, both to include as secondary to service-connected left shoulder residual status post arthroscopy. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal with respect to the issue of entitlement to service connection for a left wrist disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected left shoulder residuals status post arthroscopy, have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105(d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2018). 2. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal with respect to the issue of entitlement to service connection for a cervical neck disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected left shoulder residual status post arthroscopy, have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105(d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran had a period of active duty service from September 1987 to March 1990. In the April 2014 substantive appeal, VA Form 9, the Veteran requested a Travel Board hearing. Im a March 2015 VA Form 9, the Veteran requested a video conference hearing before the Board. In January 2018, the Veteran was notified by letter that he was scheduled for a Board hearing in February 2018. In October 2018, the Veteran was notified by letter that he was scheduled for a video conference hearing in November 2018. The Veteran’s request to withdraw his hearing request was received in November 2018. 1. Entitlement to service connection for a left wrist disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected left shoulder residuals status post arthroscopy 2. Entitlement to service connection for a cervical neck disorder, to include as secondary to service-connected left shoulder residual status post arthroscopy Due to the similar dispositions for the claims on appeal, the Board will address them in a common discussion below. The Board may dismiss any appeal which fails to allege specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed. See 38 U.S.C. § 7105(d)(5). A substantive appeal may be withdrawn at any time before the Board promulgates a decision and must be in writing except for appeals withdrawn on the record at a hearing. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. In this case, the issues of entitlement to service connection for a left wrist disorder and a cervical neck disorder, both to include as secondary to service-connected left shoulder residual status post arthroscopy, were developed for appeal. In November 2018, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Veteran’s representative reported that the Veteran wished to withdraw his pending appeal for these issues before the Board. As the Veteran has withdrawn his appeal of these issues, there remains no allegation of error of fact or law for appellate consideration. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal of these issues, and they are dismissed. REASONS FOR REMAND Entitlement to an increased evaluation for a left shoulder disorder to include as secondary to left shoulder residuals status post arthroscopy currently evaluated at 20 percent disabling The Veteran asserts that the severity of his service-connected left shoulder disorder has increased and an increased rating is warranted. The Veteran’s last VA shoulder examination was in April 2015. A new VA examination is necessary to determine if an increased evaluation is warranted. The matters are REMANDED for the following actions: 1. Schedule the Veteran for an examination with an appropriate clinician to determine the current severity of his left shoulder disability. The entire claims file and a copy of this remand must be made available to the examiner for review, and the examiner must specifically acknowledge receipt and review of these materials in any reports generated. The examiner must provide all findings, along with a complete rationale for any opinions provided. 2. Then, review the examination report and medical opinions to ensure that the requested information was provided. If any report or opinion is deficient in any manner, the RO must implement corrective procedures. (Continued on the next page)   3. Then, readjudicate the claim. If the decision is adverse to the Veteran, issue a Supplemental Statement of the Case and allow the applicable time for response. Then, return the case to the Board. T. Blake Carter Acting Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD M. Elliot Harris, Associate Counsel