Citation Nr: 21011835 Decision Date: 03/02/21 Archive Date: 03/02/21 DOCKET NO. 15-39 305 DATE: March 2, 2021 ORDER The issue of entitlement to service connection for osteoporosis (bone loss), to include as a result of in-service lead paint exposure, is dismissed. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by loss of memory, to include as a result of in-service lead paint exposure, is dismissed. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by sleeplessness, to include as a result of in-service lead paint exposure, is dismissed. The issue of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by muscle aches and pain of multiple joints, to include as a result of in-service lead paint exposure, is dismissed. The issue of entitlement to service connection for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed. The issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation (SMC) based on the need for the regular aid and attendance and attendance of another person or as a result of being housebound is dismissed. FINDING OF FACT In July 2020 correspondence, the Veteran requested to withdraw all issues pending on appeal. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for osteoporosis (bone loss), to include as a result of in-service lead paint exposure, have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 2. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by loss of memory, to include as a result of in-service lead paint exposure, have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 3. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for a disability manifested by sleeplessness, to include as a result of in-service lead paint exposure, have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 4. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for muscle aches and pain of multiple joints, to include as a result of in-service lead paint exposure, have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 5. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to service connection for PTSD have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. 6. The criteria for withdrawal of the issue of entitlement to special monthly compensation based on the need for the regular aid and attendance of another person or as a result of being housebound have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran served on active duty from January 1967 to January 1971. 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. Except for appeals withdrawn on the record at the time of a hearing, appeal withdrawals must be in writing. 38 C.F.R. §20.205. An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision. Id. Withdrawal may be made by the appellant or by his or her authorized representative. Id. In a July 2020 correspondence, the Veteran mentioned the hearing scheduled for August 2020. He stated that he was not able to attend that hearing and, in fact, did not wish to continue to pursue his claims on appeal due to health issues and frustrations with the ongoing appeal process. In an August 2020 statement, the Veteran reiterated his request to withdraw his hearing request and indeed his entire appeal from appellate review. In October 2020 correspondence, the Veteran’s representative referenced the Veteran’s prior (August 2020) request to withdraw his appeal, including his outstanding hearing request. The Board finds that the Veteran has explicitly, unambiguously, and knowingly withdrawn all issues pending on appeal. There remains no allegation of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the Veteran's appeal, and it is dismissed. THERESA M. CATINO Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney for the Board S. Middleton, 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.