Citation Nr: A24036699
Decision Date: 07/09/24	Archive Date: 07/09/24

DOCKET NO. 240228-420999
DATE: July 9, 2024

ORDER

The appeal for an effective date prior to August 31, 2022 for the grant of service connection for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

Prior to the promulgation of a decision in this appeal, the Board received written notification from the Veteran requesting the appeal for an effective date prior to August 31, 2022 for the grant of service connection for PTSD be withdrawn.

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for dismissal of the appeal have been met.  38 U.S.C. § 7105; 38 C.F.R. § 20.205.

REASONS AND BASES FOR FINDING AND CONCLUSION

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  An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.  38 C.F.R. § 20.205.  Withdrawal may be made by the Veteran or by his authorized representative.  38 C.F.R. § 20.205.

A rating decision in February 2024 denied an effective date prior to August 31, 2022 for the grant of service connection for PTSD. Later in February 2024, the Veteran timely appealed to the Board by filing Form 10182 and selecting the hearing lane, a process in which the Veteran is allowed to submit additional evidence for the Board to consider within 90 days from the Board hearing. A Board hearing was scheduled on July 1, 2024.

In March 2024, the Veteran submitted a written statement withdrawing the appeal for an effective date prior to August 31, 2022 for the grant of service connection for PTSD, and canceling the Board hearing scheduled on July 1, 2024. No allegations of errors of fact or law for appellate consideration with respect to this appeal were raised.  Accordingly, the Board does not have jurisdiction to review the appeal on this issue and it is therefore dismissed.

 

 

MATTHEW W. BLACKWELDER

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans' Appeals

Attorney for the Board	Q. Wang, 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 This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.