Citation Nr: 22018288
Decision Date: 03/28/22	Archive Date: 03/28/22

DOCKET NO. 17-37 477
DATE: March 28, 2022

ORDER

The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 50 percent for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed.

The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for lumbar strain is dismissed.

The appeal for a disability rating in excess of 10 percent for tinnitus is dismissed.

The appeal for a compensable disability rating for status post fracture, fifth metacarpal, right hand is dismissed.

The appeal for a compensable disability rating for flexion deformity of pip, fourth finger, left hand is dismissed.

The appeal for a compensable disability rating for patellofemoral syndrome, left knee is dismissed.

The appeal for a compensable disability rating for patellofemoral syndrome, right knee is dismissed.

The appeal for a compensable disability rating for bilateral hearing loss is dismissed.

The appeal for a compensable disability rating for headaches is dismissed.

The appeal for service connection for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is dismissed.

The appeal for service connection for ulcerative colitis is dismissed. 

FINDING OF FACT

On November 12, 2021, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received written notification from the appellant that he requested to withdraw his entire appeal to the Board.

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of a substantive appeal to the Board by the appellant have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55.

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION

The Veteran served on active duty with the United States Army from February 2007 to March 2011. 

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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 19.55.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  In the present case, the appellant has withdrawn this appeal and, hence, there remain no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration.  

Specifically, a November 2021 report of general information reflects that the Veteran reported that he had a RO review in 2017 and was happy with that decision.  He reported that he has no need to pursue anything further.  He was under the opinion that the appeal was complete.  

In March 2022 written correspondence to the Board, the Veteran included his full name, date, case number, and signature.  He reported that he was writing this letter to confirm that it is his full intent to withdraw his appeal before the Board of Veterans' Appeals.  He confirmed that he had a telephone conversation with the RO in November 2021 and that accurately reflects his current intentions to withdraw all issue pending before the Board.  

Accordingly, the Veteran has withdrawn this appeal and it is therefore dismissed.

 

 

L. B. CRYAN

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans' Appeals

Attorney for the Board	Laroche, N.

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.