Citation Nr: 21063321
Decision Date: 10/13/21	Archive Date: 10/13/21

DOCKET NO. 17-35 594
DATE: October 13, 2021

ORDER

The appeal is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

In a September 2021 written statement, received prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal in the matters, the Veteran's attorney indicated that the Veteran wished to withdraw both of the issues on appeal, which are entitlement to service connection for high blood pressure and entitlement to service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD); there is no question of fact or law in these matters remaining for the Board to consider.

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal are met as to the issues of entitlement to service connection for high blood pressure and entitlement to service connection for PTSD.  38 U.S.C. § 7105 (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 19.55 (2020).

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION

The Veteran served on active duty from April 2000 to February 2002.

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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 19.55.  Withdrawal may be made by the Veteran or by his authorized representative.  38 C.F.R. § 19.55.

In a September 2021 written statement, received prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal in the matters, the Veteran's attorney indicated that the Veteran wished to withdraw both of the issues on appeal, which are entitlement to service connection for high blood pressure and entitlement to service connection for PTSD.

As the Veteran has knowingly and voluntarily withdrawn the appeal of these two issues in accordance with 38 C.F.R. § 19.55, there remains no allegation of error of fact or law for the Board to address.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal of these issues, and the appeal in these matters must be dismissed.

 

 

M. SORISIO

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans' Appeals

Attorney for the Board	L. B. Yantz, Counsel

The Board's decision in this case is binding only with respect to the instant matters decided. This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.