Claims Without C&p Exam?

[rpowell01]

Okay I have a NOD by DRO actively at the RO. I also have new claims in at the RO. I had a IMO from Dr. Bash that basically put everything together for the NOD by DRO and it linked current issues on the new claims.

On ebenefits it shows my claim status is at Review of Evidence and that means they have received all evidence. I also haven't had any C&P Exam for these new claims and one of them is IU. Is it possible that since my last C&P exam was in 2011 or Dr. Bash's IMO will trump any C&P Exam that there is no need for a C&P Exam? Has anybody ever filed a claim and never had a C&P exam because they used the IMO in lieu of the C&P Exam?

Just wondering and I am curiuous.

BTW the IMO stated I can't go back to work and I know my Voc Rehab Counselor told me she felt I could go back to work. I think he is still letting me use Voc Rehab has therapy. She is the best Voc Rehab Counselor anybody can have.

Edited March 25, 2013 by rpowell01

[bhoward422]

I'm just curious John if the VA has enough evidence that there is no need of a C&P....They should only do it per the VA Policy only if they don't have evidence to support the claim...

This is my reply it makes sense my VSR called me on 09/11/13 she stated that she has all require evidence to send the claim forward to preparation for decision phase I haven't been contacted as of yet.