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Wajong Sustainability Assessment

The **Wajong sustainability assessment** in Westland checks whether your disability lasts longer than 3 years. Discover criteria, steps at the UWV and how to succeed with help from **District Court of The Hague** and **Legal Desk Westland**.

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Wajong Sustainability Assessment in Westland: Rights and Procedure

The **Wajong sustainability assessment** determines whether your work limitation in Westland lasts **at least three years**. Essential for the **Work and Income for Young Disabled Persons Act (Wajong)**. Not sustainable? Then possibly **WIA** or **WW**. We explain how it works at the **UWV**, criteria and tips to be successful, including local support via **Legal Desk Westland**.

What does the Wajong sustainability assessment in Westland entail?

This **UWV investigation** (medical and administrative) checks whether your disability is **sustainable**: no work possible within three years. Occurs during **intake** or **medical consultation** in the Westland region.

Not sustainable? Transition to **WIA**. Sustainable? Wajong benefit possible. In case of objection: **District Court of The Hague** (district Westland).

Legal basis

Based on:

  • Wajong** (arts. 14, 15).
  • Wajong Decree** (sustainability conditions).
  • Wajong Implementation Rules** (UWV procedure).
Local help: **Legal Desk Westland**.

When and how in Westland?

In the **first Wajong phase** during **UWV intake** with advisor. Assessed:

  • Medical prognosis and recovery chance.
  • **Chronic limitation**.
  • Duration >3 years.
Uncertain? **Occupational health physician (AAG)** or specialist involved.

Sustainability criteria for Wajong in Westland

Sustainable = limitation persists/does not improve sufficiently for work within 3 years. UWV applies:

Criterion Explanation Example Westland
Chronic illness Not/partially recoverable, e.g. rheumatism, MS, severe mental disorder. Westlander with **MS**: permanent mobility and concentration problems.
No recovery expectation No improvement within 3 years, e.g. brain injury, terminal illness. After **cerebral haemorrhage**: permanent speech and movement limitations.
Work limitations Impossible to work within 3 years due to limitations. Severe **back complaints** due to years of greenhouse work in Westland.

Tips for your assessment in Westland

  • Gather **medical records** (GP, specialist).
  • Prepare for **UWV intake**: note complaints, impact on work.
  • In case of rejection: **objection** within 6 weeks; free advice **Legal Desk Westland**.
  • Appeal: **District Court of The Hague**.

Objection and appeal against UWV decision Westland

Rejection? **Objection letter** within 6 weeks to UWV. Add new evidence. No success? Appeal to **District Court of The Hague** (district). **Legal Desk Westland** offers free initial help.

Local support in Westland

  • **Legal Desk Westland**: Free advice on Wajong (make appointment).
  • **UWV office** near Westland for intake.
  • **District Court of The Hague**: Handles appeals from the region.