Citation Nr: 21002329
Decision Date: 01/13/21	Archive Date: 01/13/21

DOCKET NO. 14-13 578
DATE: January 13, 2021

ORDER

Entitlement to a rating higher than 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

Prior to issuance of a decision in the appeal, the Board received a November 2020 written statement signed by the Veteran that he wished to withdraw the appeal.

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205.

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION

An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board issues a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.205.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

Appeal withdrawals must be in writing, must include the name of the claimant, the applicable claim number, and a statement that the appeal is being withdrawn, and must be received by the Board prior to issuance of a decision on the claim or claims being withdrawn.  38 C.F.R. § 20.205(b). 

Prior to issuing a decision in this matter, the Board received a November 2020 statement signed by the Veteran expressing his wish to withdraw the appeal.  The statement contains the Veteran’s name and claim number.  Accordingly, the criteria for withdrawal of an appeal are satisfied.  See id.

As there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law respecting the issue on appeal, which has been withdrawn, the appeal is dismissed.  38 U.S.C. §  7105.

 

 

P.M. DILORENZO

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans’ Appeals

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 This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.