O-1AHealthcare, clinicalEmployerDecided March 2023Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
MAR232023_01D8101
JudgingMetPublished materialMetLeading or critical roleNot metOriginal contributionsNot metFinal meritsNot reached / not discussed
Our summary
Summary is being reviewed; the table above reflects the decision record.
Official PDF
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What the AAO accepted
- Judging · Director found this criterion met; not disturbed on appeal
- Published material · Director found this criterion met; not disturbed on appeal
What was missing
- Leading or critical role · Beneficiary not shown to be employed in critical role; letters use future tense regarding potential employment
- Original contributions · Letters lack specific details on impact or influence; high journal ranking does not show major significance
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Judging | Met | Director found this criterion met; not disturbed on appeal |
 Published material | Met | Director found this criterion met; not disturbed on appeal |
 Leading or critical role | Not met | Beneficiary not shown to be employed in critical role; letters use future tense regarding potential employment |
 Original contributions | Not met | Letters lack specific details on impact or influence; high journal ranking does not show major significance |
 Final merits | Not reached / not discussed | Failed initial evidence threshold; decision reserved totality determination |
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