Citation Nr: 22002425
Decision Date: 01/19/22	Archive Date: 01/19/22

DOCKET NO. 18-53 927
DATE: January 19, 2022

ORDER

The appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

In December 2021, prior to the promulgation of a decision on the appeal, the Veteran, through his authorized representative, notified VA that he wished to withdraw his appeal. 

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of the appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.20.

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION

The Veteran served on active duty from February 1968 to February 1970. 

The Board may dismiss any appeal which fails to allege specific error of fact or law in the determination being appealed. See 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 An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision. See 38 C.F.R. § 20.205. Withdrawal may be made by the appellant or by his or her authorized representative. See id. 

The Veteran was scheduled for a hearing before the Board in January 2022.  However, after being notified of the hearing, the Veteran, through his authorized representative, withdrew his appeal for service connection for bilateral hearing loss in December 2021. Because there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal and it is dismissed.

 

 

MICHELLE L. KANE

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans' Appeals

Attorney for the Board	M. Lavan

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 This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.