Citation Nr: 21029790
Decision Date: 05/17/21	Archive Date: 05/17/21

DOCKET NO. 16-20 710
DATE: May 17, 2021

ORDER

The appeal as to the claim of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee strain, prior to September 30, 2020, and in excess of 30 percent since September 30, 2020, is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

In a March 2021 statement, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran, that a withdrawal of this appeal is requested.

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal of entitlement to a rating in excess of 10 percent for service-connected left knee strain, prior to September 30, 2020, and in excess of 30 percent since September 30, 2020, have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105 (2012); 38 C.F.R. § 19.55 (2020).

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION

The Veteran had active service in the United States Navy from March 2008 to December 2009.  He had additional service in the Navy Reserve.  His service was under honorable conditions. 

The matter is on appeal from a December 2015 rating decision

In March 2019, the Veteran testified at a videoconference hearing before the undersigned Veterans Law Judge (VLJ).  A written transcript of this hearing has been prepared and associated with the evidence of record.

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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 19.55.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In the present case, the Veteran, in a March 2021 statement, has withdrawn this appeal and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed.

 

 

B. MULLINS

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans' Appeals

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 This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.