Citation Nr: 21065599 Decision Date: 10/26/21 Archive Date: 10/26/21 DOCKET NO. 17-37 974 DATE: October 26, 2021 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for tinnitus has been withdrawn. Entitlement to service connection for bilateral hearing loss has been withdrawn. Entitlement to service connection for a sciatic nerve disability has been withdrawn. Entitlement to service connection for pleurisy, tuberculosis has been withdrawn. Entitlement to service connection for a back disability has been withdrawn. FINDINGS OF FACT Prior to promulgation of a decision in the appeals, the Veteran indicated in a February 2021 correspondence that he would like to withdraw his appeals. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW The criteria for withdrawal of the above listed appeals by the Veteran have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran had active service from March 1993 to July 1996. The Board notes as a preliminary matter the Veteran has been in receipt of a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) since June 5, 2014. The veteran or the veteran's representative may withdraw an appeal as to any or all issues on appeal. Except for appeals withdrawn on the record at a hearing, withdrawal must be in writing. A withdrawal is effective when received provided that receipt is prior to the issuance of a decision by the Board. Withdrawal of a claim constitutes a withdrawal of the notice of disagreement and, if filed, the substantive appeal. In a February 2021 correspondence responding to a hearing scheduling request, the Veteran said he had, "NO clue this appeal was even going on, and [he] stopped fighting years ago." The Veteran also said, "I want no part of it..." The Veteran also stated that he "was not prepared, nor will [he] ever be prepared to navigate this uncaring system alone." In the same month, the Veteran also revoked his Power of Attorney (POA). In September 2021, VA sent the Veteran a letter asking him to clarify which issues on appeal he was withdrawing. However, the Veteran did not respond. In light of the evidence of record, as a whole, including the TDIU rating, when taken together, the Board finds the Veteran has stated his intent to withdraw his appeals and to have nothing further to do with the appeal system. In order to avoid causing the Veteran any further emotional or mental anguish, the Board finds his withdrawal to be valid as it is in writing and has been associated with the Veteran's claims file. The Board also notes that the Veteran is already in receipt of a TDIU and further adjudication of these issues would not necessarily lead to any increase in monetary compensation. There remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration for the Board to address. The Board has read his statements. The Board apologies for any problems he has had with the appeals system. Recognition of the problems he is having is clearly revealed with the finding that the Veteran can not work due to his service-connected problems. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the issues on appeal and they are dismissed. John J. Crowley Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney for the Board A. Snoparsky 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.