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Wajong reassessment criteria Leiden

Discover the Wajong reassessment criteria in Leiden: medical requirements, functional test and local assistance via Juridisch Loket Stationsweg 46 and Rechtbank Den Haag Locatie Leiden.

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Wajong Reassessment in Leiden: Criteria and Your Rights

During a Wajong reassessment in Leiden, the UWV assesses whether your benefit still matches your situation. This is based on medical and functional criteria, considering a disability of at least 35%. Reassessments often take place after 3 years, or earlier in case of changes in health. In Leiden, you can go to Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden for objections and to the Juridisch Loket Leiden, Stationsweg 46 for free advice.

What does a Wajong reassessment in Leiden entail?

The Wajong benefit supports people with an illness or disability who cannot work. In Leiden, you receive a reassessment from the UWV after 3 years. They check whether your limitations are still significant. This can happen earlier in case of a change in health. The assessment includes a medical and functional check.

The procedure consists of:

  1. Medical assessment: Evaluation by a doctor or specialist of your condition.
  2. Functional test: Analysis of whether working is possible despite limitations.

Legal frameworks

The rules are set out in:

  • Wajong Act, art. 11 and 12.
  • Wajong Decree with criteria.
  • AOR for measuring disability for work.
For local disputes: Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden.

Moments of reassessment

Reassessment in Leiden upon:

  • Automatically after 3 years.
  • Change in health.
  • UWV doubt about the claim.
  • Income from intermediate work.

Criteria for Wajong reassessment: medical and functional requirements

The UWV applies strict criteria from the Wajong Decree and AOR, focused on medical status and work capacity.

1. Medical assessment

Focus on:

  • Diagnosis (e.g. MS, depression, chronic pain).
  • Severity and persistence of symptoms.
  • Treatment options and effects.
  • Future prospects.

Example: For back problems in Leiden, the UWV checks whether surgery or therapy makes work possible.

2. Functional criteria

Assessed is:

  • Whether work is possible.
  • Need for adaptations.
  • Capacity for light work.
  • Percentage ≥35%.
In Leiden: assistance via Juridisch Loket Leiden, Stationsweg 46.

Rights and steps in case of reassessment in Leiden

You have the right to be heard and to balance. Prepare with medical records. In case of rejection: objection at UWV, then Rechtbank Den Haag, Locatie Leiden. Request free advice at Juridisch Loket Leiden.