Evaluation may end because medical or legal evidence does not support proceeding, essential elements are missing, or other acceptance considerations apply. An initial consultation does not require the office to accept representation.
Ask for clarity about the decision and the return or availability of records. Charges for expert work already completed follow the terms agreed with the specialist.
You may seek another legal opinion, but act promptly: closing an inquiry does not restart deadlines. Preserve dates, records, available opinions, and representation communications. Do not assume someone is protecting a deadline without express confirmation of the engagement's scope.
The answer for your situation depends on the facts and records. An inquiry does not suspend legal deadlines or guarantee that the office will accept the case.