Citation Nr: 20009825
Decision Date: 02/06/20	Archive Date: 02/05/20

DOCKET NO. 17-13 071
DATE: February 6, 2020

ORDER

Entitlement to a rating higher than 0 percent for bilateral hearing is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

In an October 2019 written statement, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Veteran’s representative expressly withdrew the appeal for a rating higher than 0 percent for bilateral hearing loss.

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal for a rating higher than 0 percent for bilateral hearing loss are met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205.

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION

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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  Withdrawal may be made by the appellant or by his or her authorized representative.  38 C.F.R. § 20.205.    

In an October 2019 written statement, the Veteran’s representative indicated that the Veteran wanted to withdraw the appeal for a rating higher than 0 percent for bilateral hearing loss.  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.

 

 

Harvey P. Roberts

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Attorney for the Board	C. Kass

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 This decision is not precedential, and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.