Citation Nr: 20002345 Decision Date: 01/14/20 Archive Date: 01/10/20 DOCKET NO. 17-63 614 DATE: January 14, 2020 ORDER The appeals of a denial of service connection for hepatitis C, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), bilateral knee disorder, dizziness, and post resection arteriovenous malformation of the right frontal lobe are dismissed. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. In April 2019 and October 2019 written correspondence, prior to the promulgation of a Board decision, the Veteran through his representative stated that he wished to withdraw his appeal for entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C. 2. In April 2019 and October 2019 written correspondence, prior to the promulgation of a Board decision, the Veteran through his representative stated that he wished to withdraw his appeal for entitlement to service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). 3. In April 2019 and October 2019 written correspondence, prior to the promulgation of a Board decision, the Veteran through his representative stated that he wished to withdraw his appeal for entitlement to service connection for a bilateral knee condition. 4. In April 2019 and October 2019 written correspondence, prior to the promulgation of a Board decision, the Veteran through his representative stated that he wished to withdraw his appeal for entitlement to service connection for dizziness. 5. In April 2019 and October 2019 written correspondence, prior to the promulgation of a Board decision, the Veteran through his representative stated that he wished to withdraw his appeal for entitlement to service connection for status post resection arteriovenous malformation right frontal lobe. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The criteria for withdrawal of entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C by the appellant (or his or her authorized representative) have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 2. The criteria for withdrawal of entitlement to service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by the appellant (or his or her authorized representative) have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 3. The criteria for withdrawal of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral knee condition by the appellant (or his or her authorized representative) have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 4. The criteria for withdrawal of entitlement to service connection for dizziness by the appellant (or his or her authorized representative) have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 5. The criteria for withdrawal of entitlement to service connection for status post resection arteriovenous malformation right frontal lobe by the appellant (or his or her authorized representative) have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran served on active duty in the U.S. Army from April 1967 to June 1970. Withdrawal 1. Entitlement to service connection for hepatitis C 2. Entitlement to service connection for PTSD 3. Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral knee condition 4. Entitlement to service connection for dizziness 5. Entitlement to service connection for status post resection arteriovenous malformation right frontal lobe A substantive appeal may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the Board promulgates a decision or may be withdrawn on the record at a hearing. 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.202, 20.204(b). Withdrawal may be made by the Veteran or by his or her authorized representative. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. In April 2019 and October 2019 written correspondence, the Veteran through his representative stated he wished to withdrawal all of his pending claims before the Board stating, “at this time we request all claims and appeals be removed from the docket.” This written statement by the Veteran and his representative expressed clear intent to withdraw all of the Veteran’s claims on appeal, to include entitlement to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder, to include PTSD, dizziness, status post resection arteriovenous malformation right frontal lobe, a bilateral knee condition, and hepatitic C. The Veteran’s withdraw of these issues was explicit, unambiguous and done with the full understanding of the subsequent consequences. As the Veteran has properly withdrawn the appeals prior to a final Board decision, the Board no longer has appellate jurisdiction and can take no further action on this matter. 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.202, 20.204(b), 20.1100(b). J.W. FRANCIS Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney for the Board T. Fitzgerald The Board’s decision in this case is binding only with respect to the instant matter decided. This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.