Presumptive Ratings

Question:

Jim, Thank you for all you do for veterans. MY QUESTION: When filing a VA Disibility Claim, If a medical condition is presumptive, is an IMO or IME nessessary?

Jim's Reply:

Maybe, maybe not. It's less likely that you'd need to pay for an IMO if the condition is clearly part of a presumptive claim. Otherwise, I'd lean towards an IMO to ensure a win.