Labour Expert Assessment in Wajong Reassessment in Leiden

The labour expert assessment forms an essential part of the Wajong reassessment, specifically for residents of Leiden and surrounding areas. After the medical assessment at the UWV office in Leiden (Stationsplein 22), the labour expert evaluates which jobs in the region you can still perform, taking into account your medical limitations and the local labour market. Key criteria include your remaining earning capacity, suitable work within commuting distance of Leiden, and reintegration opportunities through regional employers such as the LUMC or university-related vacancies. If the earning capacity exceeds 65%, the benefit is terminated. You will receive a questionnaire about education, work history, and skills; be transparent and specific in this, paying attention to Leiden-specific experiences such as seasonal work in the city centre. The legal basis remains Wajong article 13 and the Assessment Decree on Disability for Work. Practical tips for Leiden residents: prepare an overview of limitations tailored to local occupations, consult your general practitioner in the Sleutelstad or a labour expert via the UWV, and consider free legal advice at the Juridisch Loket Leiden (Breestraat 15). Many reassessments fail due to insufficient emphasis on functional limitations in the Leiden context. In case of objection, you can submit a counter-expertise or seek help from law firms in the region. This process determines whether you retain the right to wage-related or follow-up benefits, with possible referral to Leiden reintegration programmes.