Citation Nr: 22040141 Decision Date: 07/13/22 Archive Date: 07/13/22 DOCKET NO. 17-66 678 DATE: July 13, 2022 ORDER Entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity, has been WITHDRAWN and, therefore, is DISMISSED. Entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, has been WITHDRAWN and, therefore, is DISMISSED. Entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, has been WITHDRAWN and, therefore, is DISMISSED. Entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, has been WITHDRAWN and, therefore, is DISMISSED. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. On March 25, 2022, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran that a withdrawal of the appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity, was requested. 2. On March 25, 2022, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran that a withdrawal of the appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, was requested. 3. On March 25, 2022, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran that a withdrawal of the appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, was requested. 4. On March 25, 2022, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board received notification from the Veteran that a withdrawal of the appeal for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, was requested. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW 1. The criteria for withdrawal of a claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right upper extremity, by the Veteran (and/or his authorized representative) have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 2. The criteria for withdrawal of a claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left upper extremity, by the Veteran (and/or his authorized representative) have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. 3. The criteria for withdrawal of a claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, by the Veteran (and/or his authorized representative) have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55.4 4.The criteria for withdrawal of a claim for service connection for peripheral neuropathy, left lower extremity, by the Veteran (and/or his authorized representative) have been met. 38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 19.55. REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS The Veteran served honorably in the United States Army from May 1968 to May 1970. Service Connection Generally, to establish service connection there must be competent evidence showing: (1) a current disability; (2) in-service incurrence or aggravation of a disease or injury; and (3) a causal relationship between the present disability and the in-service injury incurred or aggravated during service. 38 U.S.C. § 1110; 38 C.F.R. § 3.303; Shedden v. Principi, 381 F.3d 1163, 1167 (Fed. Cir. 2004). 1. Entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropath, right upper extremity, has been withdrawn and, therefore, is dismissed. 2. Entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropath, left upper extremity, has been withdrawn and, therefore, is dismissed. 3. Entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropathy, right lower extremity, has been withdrawn and, therefore, is dismissed. 4. Entitlement to service connection for peripheral neuropath, left lower extremity, has been withdrawn and, therefore, is dismissed. In May 2014, the Veteran submitted a VA Form 21-526b. Thereby, the Veteran initiated claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower extremity peripheral neuropathy disabilities. In June 2014, the agency of original jurisdiction (AOJ) issued a rating decision. Therein, the AOJ denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral upper and lower peripheral neuropathy disabilities. In December 2014, the Veteran submitted his notice of disagreement (NOD) with the four AOJ denials of service connection. In March 2022, the Veteran submitted a VA Form 21-4138. Therein, the Veteran relayed his intention to withdraw the four service connection claims listed on the title page. At that time, it was relayed that, "Veteran is looking at other opportunities." In June 2022, the Board sent correspondence to the Veteran. Therein, the Board identified the various options available if the Veteran still desired a hearing on the four service-connection claims. Later in June 2022, correspondence from the Veteran's representative was associated with the claims file. Therein, the representative indicated that the Veteran desired to withdraw the four claims for service connection listed on the title page. The representative conveyed the Veteran's desire to, "(p)lease close this Appeal as requested by the Veteran so he may pursue alternative options as they relate to the conditions on appeal." The Veteran's and representative's correspondence complies with 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (b)(1) (form and content required for withdrawal of an appeal) because it is in writing, includes the name of the Veteran, the applicable VA claims file number, and a statement of his desire to withdraw the appeals. Withdrawal of an appeal will be deemed a withdrawal of the Notice of Disagreement and, if filed, the Substantive Appeal, as to all issues to which the withdrawal applies. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204 (c). 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. § 20.204. Withdrawal may be made by the Veteran or by an authorized representative. 38 C.F.R. § 20.204. In this case, the Veteran and/or his representative have withdrawn the appeals for the four claims for service connection listed on the title page; hence, there remains no allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration. Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeals and they are dismissed. DAVID L. WIGHT Veterans Law Judge Board of Veterans' Appeals Attorney for the Board RLBJ, 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.