I agree and that is my point - where an OPS manual specifically prohibits using a GPS overlay, or LNAV to fly SIDs and STARs (due to lack of P-RNAV certification) then at which point in the departure may the pilots use a Direct-To?
If it's the Ops Manual that prohibits using BRNAV for SIDs and STARs, wouldn't you expect the Ops Manual to specify when the prohibition is lifted?