Citation Nr: 21030514 Decision Date: 05/19/21 Archive Date: 05/19/21 DOCKET NO. 18-20 483 DATE: May 19, 2021 ORDER The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary heart disease) is dismissed. The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for myocardial infarction is dismissed. The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for pulmonary hypertension is dismissed. The appeal concerning entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease is dismissed. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. In April 2021, prior to the promulgation of a decision on this appeal, the Board received notification in writing from the Veteran that he would like to withdraw his appeal relating to entitlement to service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary heart disease). 2. In April 2021, prior to the promulgation of a decision on this appeal, the Board received notification in writing from the Veteran that he would like to withdraw his appeal relating to entitlement to service connection for myocardial infarction. 3. In April 2021, prior to the promulgation of a decision on this appeal, the Board received notification in writing from the Veteran that he would like to withdraw his appeal relating to entitlement to service connection for pulmonary hypertension. 4. In April 2021, prior to the promulgation of a decision on this appeal, the Board received notification in writing from the Veteran that he would like to withdraw his appeal relating to entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The criteria for dismissal of the appeal as to the issue of entitlement to service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary heart disease) are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 2. The criteria for dismissal of the appeal as to the issue of entitlement to service connection for myocardial infarction are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 3. The criteria for dismissal of the appeal as to the issue of entitlement to service connection for pulmonary hypertension are met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 4. The criteria for dismissal of the appeal as to the issue of entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 39 C.F.R. § 19.55. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran had active service from June 1968 to January 1971. He served in the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam era. He is a recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, and Bronze Star Medal, among others. This matter comes before the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) on appeal from a November 2016 rating decision issued by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Regional Office (RO) in New York, New York, the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ). Service Connection 1. Entitlement to service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary heart disease) 2. Entitlement to service connection for myocardial infarction 3. Entitlement to service connection for pulmonary hypertension 4. Entitlement to service connection for ischemic heart disease Pursuant to 38 U.S.C. § 7105, the Board may dismiss any appeal which fails to allege specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed. A substantive appeal may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the Board promulgates a decision. 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.202, 20.204(b). Except for appeals withdrawn on the record at a hearing, appeal withdrawals must be in writing. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204(c). Withdrawal may be made by the Veteran or by his or her authorized representative. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. On April 7, 2021, the Veteran submitted a written statement requesting withdrawal of his claims for service connection for arteriosclerotic heart disease (coronary artery disease; myocardial infarction, and pulmonary vascular disease (pulmonary hypertension) in writing. On April 7, 2021, the Veteran also submitted a written statement requesting withdrawal of his claim for ischemic heart disease. He also withdrew his Board hearing request. While the Veteran's representative did submit a brief as to three of the issues in May 2021, due to processing delays, the Board finds that it is highly likely that the Veteran's withdrawal statements had not yet been associated with the record at the time the brief had been prepared by the national office of the Veteran's representative. The Board finds that this is further demonstrated by the fact that no mention is made of these statements in the brief at all and the statements are unequivocal, and that all that has been submitted by the Veteran since the withdrawal are records with respect to his claim for service connection for an acquired psychiatric disorder. As the Veteran has properly withdrawn his appeal in writing, the Board no longer has appellate jurisdiction and can take no further action on these matters. 38 C.F.R. §§ 20.204, 20.1100(b). Accordingly, the appeals are dismissed. Michael J. Skaltsounis Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney for the Board Debra B. McLoughlin, 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.