Citation Nr: 20004063
Decision Date: 01/16/20	Archive Date: 01/16/20

DOCKET NO. 16-03 753
DATE: January 16, 2020

ORDER

Entitlement to compensable rating for eczema is dismissed.

Entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability is dismissed.

Entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability is dismissed.

FINDINGS OF FACT

1. In December 2019, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the appellant, through his authorized representative, that a withdrawal of his increased rating appeal for eczema is requested.

2. In December 2019, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the appellant, through his authorized representative, that a withdrawal of his service connection appeal for a left knee disability is requested.

3. In December 2019, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the appellant, through his authorized representative, that a withdrawal of his service connection appeal for a right knee disability is requested.

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

1. The criteria for withdrawal of entitlement to compensable rating for eczema by the appellant (or his or her authorized representative) have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.

2. The criteria for withdrawal of entitlement to service connection for a left knee disability by the appellant (or his or her authorized representative) have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.

3. The criteria for withdrawal of entitlement to service connection for a right knee disability by the appellant (or his or her authorized representative) have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS

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 An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204.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. 

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In December 2019, the appellant, through his authorized representative, withdrew this appeal. There is no inconsistency with other evidence or procedural documents in the record. 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.

 

M.E. Larkin

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Attorney for the Board	M. G. Perkins, Associate 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.