maximum amount shall apply to an eligible professional with respect to a year if the eligible professional meets or exceeds the threshold under clause (i) or (ii) with respect to such year (determined based on application of the applicable percent, as defined under clause (iv)). (bb) Clarification In no case may an eligible professional who meets or exceeds the threshold under clause (i) or (ii) with respect to a year through application of an alternative applicable percent under clause (v) that is less than the applicable percent (as defined under clause (iv)) be eligible for the maximum scaled percentage amount under this clause.