Citation Nr: 21032643 Decision Date: 05/27/21 Archive Date: 05/27/21 DOCKET NO. 17-32 356 DATE: May 27, 2021 ORDER The appeal seeking higher ratings for scar, lower left leg, left thigh, currently evaluated as noncompensable prior to March 2, 2021, and as 10 percent disabling thereafter, is dismissed. FINDING OF FACT In an April 2021 written statement, and prior to the promulgation of a decision in this appeal, the Veteran requested to withdraw his pending increased rating appeal. CONCLUSION OF LAW The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105(b)(2), (d)(5); 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran served on active duty in the United States Navy from May 1976 to May 1980, including foreign service and with additional reserve service. He testified before the undersigned Veterans Law Judge at a March 2020 videoconference hearing. A transcript of this proceeding has been associated with the record. The current appeal was previously remanded by the Board in February 2021 for additional development, which has since been completed. See Stegall v. West, 11 Vet. App. 268, 271 (1998). At that time, the Board also remanded two service connection claims for a right knee disability and right knee scar. Service connection for both was awarded in a March 2021 rating decision. As this constitutes a complete grant of the service connection claims, and the Veteran has not expressed dissatisfaction with any aspect of these awards as assigned, the matters are no longer for the Board's consideration. See Grantham v. Brown, 114 F.3d 1156 (Fed. Cir. 1997) (noting that a grant of service connection extinguishes appeals before the Board). Of note, the March 2021 rating decision also awarded a 10 percent rating for the Veteran's left leg/thigh scar, effective March 2, 2021. As this does not constitute the maximum award possible, this appeal has been recharacterized and recertified to the Board for further review. 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 An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision. 38 C.F.R. § 19.55.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. Here, the Veteran submitted an Appeals Satisfaction Notice in April 2021, signaling his wish to withdraw the remaining increased rating appeal. This withdrawal clearly identified the Veteran and his VA appeals number; was provided in writing and signed by the Veteran's authorized representative; and contained a clear statement of intent to withdraw the matter on appeal. Thus, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration. Briefly, the Board acknowledges that the Appeals Satisfaction Notice contains a handwritten note signaling the Veteran's intent to withdraw "all claims listed on 4/1/21 Rating Decision." Review of the claims file confirms that no rating decision was issued on this date. However, the VA notification letter attached to the March 2021 rating decision is dated April 1, 2021. At no time has the Veteran subsequently indicated his understanding or desire that the instant matter remains on appeal. Thus, the Appeals Satisfaction Notice applies to the March 2021 rating decision. Upon the above, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed. Evan M. Deichert Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney for the Board K. Kovarovic, 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.