Citation Nr: 20003077 Decision Date: 01/15/20 Archive Date: 01/14/20 DOCKET NO. 17-21 602 DATE: January 15, 2020 ORDER The appeal, as to the issue of entitlement to an effective date earlier than September 11, 2006, for service connection for lumbar strain and contusion (also claimed as levoscoliosis, DDD, disc herniation and spina bifida occulta), is dismissed. The appeal, as to the issue of entitlement to an effective date earlier than September 11, 2006, for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the service-connected disability of lumbar strain and contusion right lower extremity, is dismissed. The appeal, as to the issue of entitlement to an effective date earlier than April 23, 2012, for service connection for coronary artery disease, is dismissed. The appeal, as to the issue of entitlement to a disability evaluation in excess of 40 percent for lumbar strain and contusion from July 11, 2017, is dismissed. The appeal, as to the issue of entitlement to a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for lumbar strain and contusion prior to July 11, 2017, is dismissed. The appeal, as to the issue of entitlement to a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy, is dismissed. The appeal, as to the issue of entitlement to a total disability evaluation based upon individual unemployability due to service-connected disabilities (TDIU), is dismissed. FINDING OF FACT In a November 2019 statement in support of claim, the Veteran indicated that he wished to withdraw all currently pending claims and appeals before the Regional Office (RO) and the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board). He stated that he was in receipt of 100 percent rating criteria effective from April 2017 and that he was satisfied with his compensation. He did not wish to pursue any of his pending claims and appeals. CONCLUSION OF LAW The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran on the issues of entitlement to an effective date earlier than September 11, 2006, for service connection for lumbar strain and contusion (also claimed as levoscoliosis, DDD, disc herniation and spina bifida occulta); entitlement to an effective date earlier than September 11, 2006, for service connection for right lower extremity radiculopathy as secondary to the service-connected disability of lumbar strain and contusion right lower extremity; entitlement to an effective date earlier than April 23, 2012, for service connection for coronary artery disease; entitlement to a disability evaluation in excess of 40 percent for lumbar strain and contusion from July 11, 2017; entitlement to a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for lumbar strain and contusion prior to July 11, 2017; entitlement to a disability evaluation in excess of 20 percent for right lower extremity radiculopathy; and entitlement to a TDIU have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5) (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (2018). REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION The Veteran, who is the appellant, had active service from October 1978 to January 1999. 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 a November 2019 statement in support of claim, the Veteran indicated that he wished to withdraw all currently pending claims and appeals before the RO and the Board. He stated that he was in receipt of 100 percent rating criteria effective from April 2017 and that he was satisfied with his compensation. He did not wish to pursue any of his pending claims and appeals. Hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration as it relates to the above issues. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed. K. Parakkal Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney for the Board T. S. Kelly, Counsel 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.