thats the problem, two experts never seem to give the same advice in whatever field.
Does it say more about the visa situation even on this board extremley mysterious decisions have been made either in favour or not for applicants. when reading the pdfs of the guidlines the ecos use it apeared the Ecos didnt always follow them.
Have you asked via email ukvisas as like others have found they do have to respond and sometimes the information emailed is more detailed than that given via phone it appears. Im sure you have already so maybe not much use sorry sir. while doing our research, i will look to see if any recent examples which might you and your stepson.