Citation Nr: 20021536
Decision Date: 03/26/20	Archive Date: 03/26/20

DOCKET NO. 17-09 870
DATE: March 26, 2020

ORDER

The appeal is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

On February 12, 2020, 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 this appeal is requested.

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal for service connection for a left ankle disability by the appellant have been 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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.205.  Withdrawal may be made by the appellant or by his or her authorized representative.  38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 

In the present case, a December 2009 rating decision confirmed and continued the September 2007 denial of the appellant’s claim for service connection for a left ankle strain. The appellant timely appealed; however, the appellant has since withdrawn this appeal and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.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. 

 

L. M. BARNARD

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Attorney for the Board	A. Carroll, 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 This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.