Citation Nr: 21068464 Decision Date: 11/10/21 Archive Date: 11/10/21 DOCKET NO. 18-18 482 DATE: November 10, 2021 ORDER Entitlement to a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the spine, previously rated as thoracic arthritic changes is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for degenerative arthritis of the cervical spine, previously rated as cervical arthritic changes at C5-C6 is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for left lower extremity deep venous thrombosis is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for scars of the back and face is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for plantar fasciitis with calcaneal spur is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for right calcaneal spur is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for atypical chest pain is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for bilateral dry eye syndrome is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for hypogeusia is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for scar of the facial area is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for round scar, status post cyst removal, posterior trunk is dismissed. Entitlement to a higher rating for cyst, mid upper back, status post removal is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for right shoulder joint stiffness is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for right knee joint stiffness is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for left ankle joint stiffness is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for right ankle joint stiffness is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for bilateral pes planus is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for probable gout of the left and right foot is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for right lower leg disability is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for soft tissue sarcoma in the back area is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for hearing loss is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for dizziness is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for chronic fatigue syndrome is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for respiratory problem is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for transient ischemic attack is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for hypertension is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for GI symptoms, to include amebiasis and pancreatitis is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for hemorrhoids is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for hernia is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for elevated liver enzyme is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for urinary frequency condition is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for scar of the left foot is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for heat exhaustion with poor nutrient absorption is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for headache is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for weight gain is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for thyroid disease is dismissed. FINDING OF FACT On May 17, 2018, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the appellant that a withdrawal of this appeal is requested. CONCLUSION OF LAW The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the appellant have been 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 March 1985 to March 2001, from August 2004 to April 2006, from November 2007 to January 2009, from August 2012 to September 2014. On April 18, 2018, the Veteran's attorney of record at the time notified VA that he withdrew as his representative. Subsequently, in November 2019, the Veteran submitted a VA Form 21-22, appointing Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs. However, immediately on the same day, the Veteran requested to cancel this new appointment and indicated that he wished to keep the previous power of attorney. Since then, however, the Veteran has not submitted a valid VA Form 21-22. Therefore, the Veteran is currently unrepresented. 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 appellant or by his or her authorized representative. 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. In the present case, the appellant has withdrawn this appeal in a written statement submitted in May 2018 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. Emily Tamlyn Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney for the Board Y. Taylor 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.