its not quite true, when i didnt see any progress in my file while everyone from NDVO were getting medicals, i was panicked and i requested GCMS notes without letting my consultant know.
when i received GCMS notes, i forward it to my consultant and he immediately called me back and told me to not to do such stupid thing. its goes into their record for sure that we requested GCMS notes and it also raises their doubt on our file. if we apply for GCMS notes within 6-8 months or within their normal processing time, it surely put our file in their radar. which in some case causes further delay. i found pretty much GCMS notes useless, because it tells everything that i already know.
just have little patience, if GOD tests hard, he will reward generously. all we need is little more faith!!!