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- Oct 20, 2005
Again, I am no expert, but I disagree with just wondering.
My understanding of the 2019-20 rulebook (p. 132) is that the minimum TES requirement applies even to those with byes (such as a bye from placing in the top five at the previous year's Nats).
Emphasis added to this excerpt to Rule 2501:
2501 Singles competitors qualify for the U.S. Figure Skating Championships: ...
B. For the senior events by meeting the minimum required technical score per rule 2505 and:1. Placing in the top 4 in senior at their respective sectional singles final;
2. Earning a bye:a. For placing in the top five in the same event at last year’s U.S. Figure Skating Championships; ...
Also, see Rule 2513 on p. 133:
2513 No medical byes will be granted to the U.S. Figure Skating Championships.
Excellent reading of the rules, ice coverage. (I'm rather embarrassed I did not take the time to look it up! sloppy.)
Admittedly, I did not confirm but presumed that Top 5 was a comprehensive bye. In other words, it came with privileges, medical or otherwise. Quite interesting! Though it applies to very few, and perhaps no one this year. Interesting, nonetheless.