Citation Nr: 21063475 Decision Date: 10/14/21 Archive Date: 10/14/21 DOCKET NO. 18-35 324 DATE: October 14, 2021 ORDER The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease with degenerative joint disease status post compression fracture L-2 with posterolateral fusion and laminectomies is dismissed. FINDING OF FACT On September 27, 2021, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran's representative that a withdrawal of this appeal was requested. CONCLUSION OF LAW The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease with degenerative joint disease status post compression fracture L-2 with posterolateral fusion and laminectomies by the appellant's authorized representative are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION The Veteran served on active duty from October 1967 to October 1989. This matter comes before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) on appeal from a September 2013 rating decision from a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO). The appeal for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc disease with degenerative joint disease status post compression fracture L-2 with posterolateral fusion and laminectomies is dismissed. 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 An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision. 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. A written withdrawal must be in writing and include (1) the name of the Veteran or the name of the claimant or appellant if other than the Veteran, (2) the applicable VA file number, and (3) a statement that the appeal is withdrawn. 38 C.F.R. §§ 19.55(b)(1). Withdrawal may be made by the appellant or by his or her authorized representative. Id. In a September 2021 written correspondence, the Veteran's representative stated that the Veteran requested to withdraw his appeal. The document identified the Veteran, included his VA file number, and was signed by the Veteran's authorized representative. As such, the requirements of 38 C.F.R. § 19.55(b) have been met. (Continued on the next page) Since the Veteran's withdrawal of the aforementioned claim was effective, as it meets the aforementioned requirements, there remains no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration as to that matter. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the above issue, and it is dismissed. Paul Sorisio Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney for the Board S. Dixon, 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.