Citation Nr: 25009151
Decision Date: 07/14/25	Archive Date: 07/14/25

DOCKET NO. 18-55 319
DATE: July 14, 2025

ORDER

The appeal regarding entitlement to an increased initial disability rating for coronary artery disease (CAD) is dismissed.

FINDING OF FACT

In June 2025, prior to the promulgation of a decision in the appeal, the Board of Veterans' Appeals (Board) received notification from the Veteran that a withdrawal of this appeal is requested.

CONCLUSION OF LAW

The criteria for withdrawal of an appeal by the Veteran are 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 from April 1968 to November 1969.  He appeals a September 2017 rating decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Agency of Original Jurisdiction (AOJ) denying entitlement to an initial disability rating greater than 10 percent for CAD.  The Board remanded the appeal in February 2023 and February 2024, and the Veteran's CAD disability rating was increased numerous times during the appeal period.  Most recently, he was provided a 100 percent disability rating for CAD from January 9, 2025.  See May 2025 rating decision.  He also received entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability (TDIU) for the duration of the current appeal.  See January 2025 rating decision.

An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal at any time before the Board promulgates a decision.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. § 19.55.  Withdrawal may be made by the Veteran or by an authorized representative.  Id.  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.

In June 2025, the Veteran filed an appeals satisfaction notice form expressing satisfaction "and wished to withdraw all remaining issues associated with this appeal."  As the Veteran explicitly and unambiguously withdrew the current appeal before the Board, the appeal is dismissed.  See 38 U.S.C. § 7105, 38 C.F.R. § 19.55.

 

 

DONNIE R. HACHEY

Veterans Law Judge

Board of Veterans' Appeals

Attorney for the Board	Bona, J.F.

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 This decision is not precedential and does not establish VA policies or interpretations of general applicability. 38 C.F.R. § 20.1303.