Citation Nr: 18159679
Decision Date: 12/19/18	Archive Date: 12/19/18

DOCKET NO. 15-39 574
DATE:	December 19, 2018
ORDER
The appeal as to the claim of entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease is dismissed.
The appeal as to the claim of entitlement to service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus is dismissed.
FINDING OF FACT
In a December 2018 written statement, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal in the matters, the Veteran indicated that he wished to withdraw his appeal as to the claims of entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease and entitlement to service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus; there is no question of fact or law in these matters remaining for the Board to consider.


CONCLUSION OF LAW
The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal are met as to the issues of entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease and entitlement to service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus; the Board has no further jurisdiction in these matters.  38 U.S.C. §§ 7104, 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.
REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION
The Veteran served on active duty from July 1971 to August 1972.
1. Entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease.
2. Entitlement to service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus.
The Board has jurisdiction in any matter which under 38 U.S.C. § 511(a) is subject to a decision by the Secretary.  38 U.S.C. § 7104.  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(b)(5).  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.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 Veteran or by his authorized representative, and must be in writing or on the record at a hearing.  38 C.F.R. § 20.204.




 
In a December 2018 written statement, the Veteran indicated that he wished to withdraw his appeal as to the claims of entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease and entitlement to service connection for type 2 diabetes mellitus.  There remain no allegations of errors in fact or law for appellate consideration regarding these issues.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to consider an appeal in these matters, and the appeal in these matters must be dismissed.
 
M. SORISIO
Veterans Law Judge
Board of Veterans’ Appeals
ATTORNEY FOR THE BOARD	L. B. Yantz, Counsel