Citation Nr: 21063632
Decision Date: 10/15/21	Archive Date: 10/15/21

DOCKET NO. 17-24 227
DATE: October 15, 2021

ORDER

The appeal concerning basic eligibility of VA benefits is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

On August 18, 2021, 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 by the appellant (or his or her authorized representative) have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55.

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION

The appellant served in the Reserves from May 1971 to September 1971. The appellant does not have any verified periods of active duty.

This matter comes before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) on appeal from a May 2013 rating decision of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO), in Boston, Massachusetts.

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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.205 (for AMA) § 19.55 (legacy).  Withdrawal may be made by the appellant or by his or her authorized representative.  38 C.F.R. § 19.55.  In the present case, the appellant, through his/her authorized representative, has withdrawn this appeal and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.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.

 

 

J. NICHOLS

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans' Appeals

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 This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.