Citation Nr: 21026375 Decision Date: 04/30/21 Archive Date: 04/30/21 DOCKET NO. 17-59 484 DATE: April 30, 2021 ORDER A rating higher than 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea has been withdrawn. A rating higher than 20 percent fort of the bilateral big toes has been withdrawn. A rating higher than 20 percent for right shoulder strain with degenerative arthritis has been withdrawn. A rating higher than 10 percent for right knee degenerative arthritis has been withdrawn. A rating higher than 10 percent for left knee degenerative arthritis has been withdrawn. A compensable rating for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis has been withdrawn. A rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral glaucoma ocular hypertension with corneal arcus senilis has been withdrawn. A rating higher than 10 percent for insomnia has been withdrawn. Service connection for acrochordon has been withdrawn. Service connection for arthritis of right hand and fingers has been withdrawn. Service connection for left hand old fracture deformity has been withdrawn. Service connection for bronchitis has been withdrawn. Service connection for right upper eyelid xanthelasma has been withdrawn. Service connection for hemorrhoids has been withdrawn. FINDING OF FACT On January 11, 2021, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the appellant, through his authorized representative, that a withdrawal of this appeal is requested. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for a rating higher than 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 2. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for a rating higher than 20 percent fort of the bilateral big toes by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 3. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for a rating higher than 20 percent for right shoulder strain with degenerative arthritis by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 4. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for a rating higher than 10 percent for right knee degenerative arthritis by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 5. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for a rating higher than 10 percent for left knee degenerative arthritis by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 6. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for a compensable rating for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 7. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for a rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral glaucoma ocular hypertension with corneal arcus senilis by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 8. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for a rating higher than 10 percent for insomnia by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 9. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for service connection for acrochordon by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 10. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for service connection for arthritis of right hand and fingers by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 11. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for service connection for left hand old fracture deformity by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 12. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for service connection for bronchitis by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 13. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for service connection for right upper eyelid xanthelasma by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 14. The criteria for withdrawal of the Veteran’s appeal for service connection for hemorrhoids by the appellant’s authorized representative have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran served on active duty from January 1985 to January 2015. This matter comes to the Board of Veterans’ Appeals (Board) on appeal from a May 2016 rating decision of a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO). The Veteran was scheduled to testify at a virtual tele-hearing in February 2021. He withdrew his request for a hearing through his attorney in a January 11, 2021, communication. In a separate communication on the same day, the Veteran, through his attorney, withdrew all appeals pending before the Board. Withdrawal 1. A rating higher than 50 percent for obstructive sleep apnea 2. A rating higher than 20 percent fort of the bilateral big toes 3. A rating higher than 20 percent for right shoulder strain with degenerative arthritis 4. A rating higher than 10 percent for right knee degenerative arthritis 5. A rating higher than 10 percent for left knee degenerative arthritis 6. A compensable rating for lumbar spine degenerative arthritis 7. A rating higher than 10 percent for bilateral glaucoma ocular hypertension with corneal arcus senilis 8. A rating higher than 10 percent for insomnia 9. Service connection for acrochordon 10. Service connection for arthritis of right hand and fingers 11. Service connection for left hand old fracture deformity 12. Service connection for bronchitis 13. Service connection for right upper eyelid xanthelasma 14. Service connection for hemorrhoids 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. Id. In the present case, the appellant, through his authorized representative, has withdrawn this appeal and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration. See January 11, 2021 communication. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed. M. HYLAND Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans’ Appeals Attorney for the Board B. Houbeck 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.