What determines if an element in uneven bars has VP credit?

The determination of whether an element on the uneven bars receives Value Part (VP) credit primarily hinges on the difficulty of the element itself. In gymnastics, each skill is assigned a specific difficulty value based on its complexity, which is outlined in the Code of Points. For an element to count towards the gymnast's difficulty score and to earn VP credit, it must meet the specified criteria for that particular skill level.

While connection with previous elements, landing type, and execution quality are significant factors that influence a gymnast's overall score, they do not directly impact the assignment of VP credit to a specific element. Connection value affects the overall composition score, while the execution quality impacts deductions that can be taken for performance quality, and the type of landing can influence the final outcome of the routine's overall performance score but will not change the VP status of an element itself.

Therefore, the key factor for VP credit on the uneven bars is indeed the difficulty assigned to the element as dictated by the current standards in gymnastics scoring.