# 38 CFR § 19.55: Withdrawal of Appeal

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.55

## Section

- **Citation:** 38 CFR § 19.55
- **Heading:** Withdrawal of Appeal
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 38—Pensions, Bonuses, and Veterans' Relief > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS > PART 19—BOARD OF VETERANS' APPEALS: LEGACY APPEALS REGULATIONS > Subpart C—Claimant Action in a Legacy Appeal

## Text

(a) When and by whom filed. Only an appellant, or an appellant's authorized representative, may withdraw an appeal. An appeal may be withdrawn as to any or all issues involved in the appeal.
(b) Filing—(1) Content. Appeal withdrawals must include the name of the veteran, the name of the claimant or appellant if other than the veteran (e.g., a veteran's survivor, a guardian, or a fiduciary appointed to receive VA benefits on an individual's behalf), the applicable Department of Veterans Affairs file number, and a statement that the appeal is withdrawn. If the appeal involves multiple issues, the withdrawal must specify that the appeal is withdrawn in its entirety, or list the issue(s) withdrawn from the appeal.
(2) Where to file. Appeal withdrawals should be filed with the agency of original jurisdiction until the appellant or representative filing the withdrawal receives notice that the appeal has been transferred to the Board. Thereafter, file the withdrawal at the Board.
(3) When effective. Until the appeal is transferred to the Board, an appeal withdrawal is effective when received by the agency of original jurisdiction. Thereafter, it is not effective until received by the Board. A withdrawal received by the Board after the Board issues a final decision under Rule 1100(a) (§ 20.1100(a) of this chapter) will not be effective.
(c) Effect of filing. 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. Withdrawal does not preclude filing a new Notice of Disagreement and, after a Statement of the Case is issued, a new Substantive Appeal, as to any issue withdrawn, provided such filings would be timely under these rules if the appeal withdrawn had never been filed.
(Authority 38 U.S.C. 7105(b), (d) (2016))
[68 FR 13236, Mar. 19, 2003, as amended at 81 FR 32649, May 24, 2016. Redesignated and amended at 84 FR 177, 179, Jan. 18, 2019]

## Nearby sections

- [38 CFR § 19.1 § 19.1 Provisions applicable to legacy appeals.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.1.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.2 § 19.2 Appellant's election for review of a legacy appeal in the modernized system.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.2.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.20 § 19.20 What constitutes an appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.20.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.21 § 19.21 Notice of Disagreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.21.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.22 § 19.22 Substantive Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.22.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.23 § 19.23 Applicability of provisions concerning Notice of Disagreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.23.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.24 § 19.24 Action by agency of original jurisdiction on Notice of Disagreement required to be filed on a standardized form.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.24.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.25 § 19.25 Notification by agency of original jurisdiction of right to appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.25.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.26 § 19.26 Action by agency of original jurisdiction on Notice of Disagreement.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.26.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.28 § 19.28 Determination that a Notice of Disagreement is inadequate protested by claimant or representative.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.28.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.29 § 19.29 Statement of the Case.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.29.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.30 § 19.30 Furnishing the Statement of the Case and instructions for filing a Substantive Appeal.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.30.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.31 § 19.31 Supplemental statement of the case.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.31.md)
- [38 CFR § 19.32 § 19.32 Closing of appeal for failure to respond to Statement of the Case.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-38-19.32.md)

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