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Wajong Sustainability Assessment Leiden

The **Wajong sustainability assessment** in Leiden determines whether your disability lasts at least 3 years. Learn the UWV process, criteria and tips for success. Local support via District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location and Legal Aid Office Stationsweg 46.

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Wajong Sustainability Assessment in Leiden: your rights and procedure

In a **Wajong sustainability assessment** in Leiden, the **UWV** examines whether your incapacity for work persists for **at least three years**. This is essential for the **Disability Insurance Act for Young Disabled Persons (Wajong)**. Not sustainable? Then possibly **WIA** or **WW**. Discover the process, criteria and local resources in Leiden.

What does the Wajong sustainability assessment in Leiden entail?

The **UWV** conducts a medical and administrative investigation to determine whether your work limitation is **sustainable** (no work possible within three years). This takes place during the **intake interview** or a **medical examination** by an **insurance physician**.

Sustainable? Wajong benefit possible. Not sustainable? Transition to **WIA**. In Leiden, you can go to UWV locations or local agencies for guidance.

Legal basis

Regulated in:

  • Wajong (art. 14, 15).
  • Wajong Decree (sustainability conditions).
  • UWV Implementation Rules.

When and where in Leiden?

In the **first phase** during **intake** with UWV advisor in the Leiden region. Assessed:

  • Medical prognosis.
  • **Chronic limitations**.
  • Duration ≥3 years.
In case of doubt: examination by **AAG** or specialist. Objection? To **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location**.

UWV sustainability criteria

Incapacity for work is **sustainable** if limitations do not recover within three years for work. UWV criteria:

Criterion Description Example Leiden context
Chronic illness Not or limitedly recoverable, e.g. rheumatism, MS, severe mental disorder. Leiden resident with **MS**: permanent mobility and concentration problems.
No recovery expected No improvement within 3 years, e.g. brain injury, terminal illness. After **cerebral haemorrhage**: permanent speech and motor limitations.
Work limitations Impossible to perform suitable work within 3 years due to medical facts. **Amputation** with prosthesis: no full recovery possible.

Step-by-step plan Wajong assessment Leiden

  1. Submit application to UWV (online or by telephone).
  2. Intake interview: UWV assesses sustainability.
  3. Medical examination if necessary.
  4. Decision: Sustainable = Wajong; otherwise WIA trajectory.
  5. Objection: Within 6 weeks at UWV; thereafter **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location**.

Tips for success in Leiden

  • Gather **medical records** (GP, specialist).
  • Prepare for intake: note limitations.
  • Seek help from **Legal Aid Office Leiden** (Stationsweg 46) for free advice.
  • In case of rejection: objection with new medical information.

Local contacts Leiden

  • Legal Aid Office Leiden: Stationsweg 46, 2311 CB Leiden. Tel: 0900-8020.
  • District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location: For objection and appeal procedures.
  • UWV Leiden Region: Make appointment via uwv.nl.