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Wajong Assessment UWV Leiden: Step by Step

The **Wajong assessment UWV Leiden** determines your entitlement to a **Wajong benefit**. Discover the process, criteria, and steps in case of rejection via **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location**.

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Wajong Assessment UWV Leiden: How is Your Application Assessed?

During a **Wajong assessment** in **Leiden** by the **UWV**, it is checked whether you meet the requirements for the **Wajong benefit** (Work and Income according to Young Disabled Persons Act). The focus is on your **work limitation** and other conditions. In case of rejection, you can appeal to the **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location**. This article explains the process, local resources, and what to do in case of objection.

What Does a Wajong Assessment in Leiden Entail?

The **UWV** in Leiden examines your Wajong application on two main points:

  1. Sustainable work limitation: At least 35% limitation due to illness or disability.
  2. Conditions: Age under 30 at onset of illness, resident in the Netherlands (e.g., Leiden), no sufficient income.
Do you meet them? Then approval follows. If not, appeal is possible to **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location** (Schuttersveld 1, 2316 XA Leiden).

Tip for Leiden: Contact **Juridisch Loket Leiden** (Stationsweg 46, 2311 CH Leiden, tel: 0900-8020) for free advice on your application.

Legal Basis of Wajong Assessment

Key laws:

  • Wajong (Art. 1-12): Core conditions for work limitation.
  • WAB (Art. 1-13): Method for determining limitation.
  • WWB (Art. 38-41): Link with social assistance.
  • IB 2023-118: UWV guidelines for assessors and occupational health physicians.

UWV applies the **Work Limitation Guidelines** for percentage classification. In case of disputes: procedure at District Court of The Hague team.

Step-by-Step Plan Wajong Assessment UWV Leiden

The process:

  1. 1. Submit Application

    Via UWV.nl or Mijn UWV. Provide BSN, address (Leiden), health declaration, medical reports, and income details. UWV sends additional form.

  2. 2. Intake and Investigation

    Intake interview (often by phone or locally). Then **occupational health physician consultation** in Leiden region: physical examination, functional assessment. Assessor determines percentage.

  3. 3. Decision

    Decision within 14 weeks. Approval? Benefit starts. Rejection? Objection within 6 weeks to UWV.

  4. 4. Objection and Appeal Leiden

    Objection rejected? Appeal to **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location**. Free legal aid via **Juridisch Loket Leiden**. Increase chances of success: prepare file with medical evidence.

Work Limitation Criteria: How Does UWV Calculate?

UWV measures loss of earning capacity. Categories:
- <35%: No Wajong.
- 35-65%: Partial benefit.
- >65%: Full benefit.
Uses FUNVA method (functional capacity). Complaints must be objectively demonstrable (MRI, specialist).

What in Case of Rejection? Action Plan Leiden

  • Step 1: Objection to UWV (free, within 6 weeks).
  • Step 2: Hearing by UWV assessment committee.
  • Step 3: Appeal to District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location (Schuttersveld 1). Procedure approx. 6 months.
  • Step 4: Highest council? Council of State.

Leiden Location: Park at court, open Mon-Wed 9-13 for submissions. Call Juridisch Loket for appointment.

Contact Points Leiden

  • UWV Work Company Leiden: Bargelaan 176, 2333 CW Leiden.
  • District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location: Schuttersveld 1, 2316 XA Leiden.
  • Juridisch Loket Leiden: Stationsweg 46, 2311 CH Leiden (walk-in Mon 9-12).

Avoid Common Mistakes

  • Submitting too little medical evidence.
  • Missing objection deadline (6 weeks!).
  • Proceeding without help – use Juridisch Loket.