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WIA Assessment by Labour Expert in Leiden

During a **WIA assessment** in Leiden, a **labour expert** evaluates your work capacity. Learn about the procedure at the District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location, and how to prepare with advice from Juridisch Loket Leiden.

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WIA Assessment by Labour Expert in Leiden

A **WIA assessment by a labour expert** in Leiden is a crucial step in the evaluation of your **disability for work** in an application for **WIA benefit**. The assessment often takes place at the **UWV** or in collaboration with **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location**. The **labour expert** evaluates your employment possibilities taking into account health and skills. Essential for your benefit percentage. Read about the local procedure, rights and preparation.

What does a WIA assessment in Leiden entail?

The **WIA assessment** is a medical-functional examination by a **labour expert** on behalf of the **UWV**. In the Leiden region, this focuses on the objective assessment of your **work capacity**, including physical, psychological limitations, experience and employment possibilities.

The **labour expert** analyses:

  • Medical records and specialist reports;
  • Conversations about health, work history and limitations;
  • Functional tests for practical functioning;
  • Possibilities for (partial) work in the Leiden region.

Legal basis and local application

Regulated in the **Work and Income according to Labour Capacity Act (WIA)**:

  • Article 16 WIA: Assessment of disability for work;
  • Article 17 WIA: Assessments and investigations;
  • Article 22 WIA: UWV assessment.
In case of objection or appeal: **District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location** (Zuid Hollandlaan 7, 2334 BM Leiden).

UWV works together with local experts. Free advice: **Juridisch Loket Leiden**, Stationsweg 46, 2311 CH Leiden (tel: 0900-8020).

How does the WIA assessment in Leiden proceed?

After application, UWV invites you for the assessment, often in Leiden or nearby. Bring medical information and work history.

Step-by-step plan WIA assessment Leiden

  1. UWV invitation: Contains date, time and location (often UWV Leiden or external branch).
  2. Documents: Submit medical reports to UWV or District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location.
  3. Conversation with labour expert: Discuss limitations and impact on work in Leiden context.
  4. Practical tests:
    • Physical trials (strength, mobility);
    • Cognitive tests (concentration, memory);
    • Work simulations relevant to local jobs.
  5. Advice and decision: UWV decides; objection possible via Juridisch Loket Leiden.

Practical tests in detail

Examples of tests during the assessment:

Test type Description Purpose
Physical Strength and endurance tests Assess physical capacity
Cognitive Memory and concentration tasks Measure mental work capacity
Practical Work simulations (e.g. lifting, typing) Realistic work performance

Rights and assistance in Leiden

District Court of The Hague, Leiden Location: Handles objections against UWV decisions (hearing location: Zuid Hollandlaan 7).

Juridisch Loket Leiden: Stationsweg 46. Offers free intake and referral for WIA matters.

Tips: Take notes of conversations, request a written report and consider a second opinion via your general practitioner.

Preparation tips for Leiden

  • Gather all medical information from local specialists;
  • Practice answers to questions about daily life and work;
  • Bring an accompanying person to the assessment;
  • Check UWV location (often Morsstraat or Haarlemmermeerstraat).