Citation Nr: 21009561
Decision Date: 02/22/21	Archive Date: 02/22/21

DOCKET NO. 15-42 983
DATE: February 22, 2021

ORDER

The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for a bilateral knee disability is dismissed.

The appeal regarding entitlement to service connection for depression is dismissed.

The appeal regarding entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

On January 13, 2020, 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

1. The criteria for withdrawal by the appellant of the issue of entitlement to service connection for a bilateral knee disability are met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55.

2. The criteria for withdrawal by the appellant of the issue of entitlement to service connection for depression are met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55.

3. The criteria for withdrawal by the appellant of the issue of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for bilateral hearing loss are met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55.

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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 19.55.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  In the present case, the appellant has withdrawn this appeal.  See January 2020 Statement in Support of Claim.  Hence, there remain no allegations of error of fact or law for appellate consideration.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and the issues on appeal are dismissed.

 

 

DONNIE R. HACHEY

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans’ Appeals

Attorney for the Board	Katie Poe, 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 This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.