Citation Nr: 21008420
Decision Date: 02/17/21	Archive Date: 02/17/21

DOCKET NO. 11-31 955
DATE: February 17, 2021

ORDER

The appeal of a rating in excess of 20 percent for degenerative disc and degenerative joint disease of the lumbar spine since to August 13, 2012, and at 10 percent prior to August 13, 2012, is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

On January 11, 2021, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran that a withdrawal of this appeal was requested.

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105 (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 19.55 (2020).

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION

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 An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision. 38 C.F.R. § 19.55.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In the present case, the Veteran has withdrawn this appeal and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration. Specifically, in an Appeals Satisfaction Notice signed by the Veteran on December 27, 2020, and received by the Board on January 11, 2021, he indicated that he was satisfied with a recent decision and asked to withdraw all remaining issues on appeal. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed. 

 

L. HOWELL

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Attorney for the Board	Associate Counsel Edward P. Vrtis

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 This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.