Citation Nr: 21016152 Decision Date: 03/20/21 Archive Date: 03/20/21 DOCKET NO. 18-28 273A DATE: March 20, 2021 ORDER Entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 50 percent for an acquired psychiatric disorder is dismissed. Entitlement to service connection for a bilateral ankle disability has been withdrawn. Entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for a right shoulder disability has been withdrawn. Entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent each for a bilateral knee disability has been withdrawn. Entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for a back disability has been withdrawn. Entitlement to an increased rating in excess of 10 percent for a bilateral foot disability has been withdrawn. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. In April 2018, the RO issued a rating decision (RD) that awarded a 100 percent disability rating for an acquired psychiatric disability for the entire period on appeal, thereby granting the full benefit sought. 2. Prior to promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Veteran and his representative indicated in a September 2020 letter that the Veteran would like to withdraw his appeals regarding entitlement to service connection for a bilateral ankle disability and entitlement to increased ratings for his right shoulder, bilateral knee, back, and bilateral foot disabilities. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The criteria for dismissal of the claim to service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 19.55, 20.204. 2. The criteria for withdrawal of the appeals regarding entitlement to service connection for a bilateral ankle disability and entitlement to increased ratings for his right shoulder, bilateral knee, back, and bilateral foot disabilities by the Veteran have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55, 20.204. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran had active service from June 1973 to July 1976, from March to April 1991, from January 2002 to July 2007, and from August 2007 to November 2008. Regarding the Veteran’s claim to an increased rating for an acquired psychiatric, the RO granted service connection in an April 2018 rating decision. As the full benefit sought on appeal was granted, further appellate review is mood, including review of the re-submitted information pertaining to this claim received in June 2019. See AB v. Brown, 6 Vet. App. 35, 38 (1993). Accordingly, in the absence of any justiciable question, the Board does not have jurisdiction over the appeal, and the appeal is dismissed. The veteran or the veteran’s representative may withdraw an appeal as to any or all issues on appeal. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204(a). Except for appeals withdrawn on the record at a hearing, withdrawal must be in writing. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204(b)(1). A withdrawal is effective when received provided that receipt is prior to the issuance of a decision by the Board. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204(b)(3). Withdrawal of a claim constitutes a withdrawal of the notice of disagreement and, if filed, the substantive appeal. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204(c). In a September 2020 letter, the Veteran’s representative indicated the Veteran’s desire to withdraw his appeals regarding his claims to entitlement to service connection for a bilateral ankle disability and entitlement to increased ratings for his right shoulder, bilateral knee, back, and bilateral foot disabilities. There remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review these appeals 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.