Wajong Sustainability Assessment The Hague: your rights and procedure
In a **Wajong sustainability assessment** in The Hague, the **UWV** examines whether your disability **lasts at least three years**. This is essential for the **Work and Income (Disabled Young Persons) Act (Wajong)**. Not sustainable? Then possibly **WIA** or **WW**. Discover the process, criteria, and tips for success, including local support via the District Court of The Hague and the Legal Aid Office.
What does a Wajong sustainability assessment in The Hague entail?
The **UWV** conducts a medical and administrative investigation to determine whether your disability is **sustainable** – i.e., not recoverable within three years. This takes place during the **intake interview** or a **medical examination** at the UWV office in the The Hague region.
Sustainable? Wajong benefit. Not sustainable? Possibly **WIA**. In case of objection: contact the **District Court of The Hague, Prins Clauslaan 60** for a hearing.
Legal basis
Based on:
- Wajong** (Articles 14-15).
- Wajong Decree** with sustainability conditions.
- UWV Implementation Rules** for the assessment.
When and where in The Hague?
In the **intake phase** with the UWV advisor. Assessed on:
- Medical prognosis and recovery chance.
- **Chronic limitations**.
- Duration of at least three years.
Sustainability criteria for Wajong in The Hague
Sustainability requires that limitations do **not become workable within three years**. UWV applies:
| Criterion | Explanation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Chronic illness | Not or limitedly recoverable, such as rheumatism or MS. | MS patient with permanent mobility and concentration problems. |
| No recovery expectation | No improvement within three years, e.g., brain injury. | Cerebral haemorrhage** with permanent speech and motor limitations. |
| Work limitations | Impossible to work within three years due to limitations. | Severe mental disorder with permanent work incapacity. |
Step-by-step plan for Wajong assessment The Hague
- Submit application** to UWV.
- **Intake interview**: Sustainability discussed.
- Optional: **Medical examination**.
- **Decision**: Sustainable = Wajong; otherwise WIA/WW.
- Objection**: Within 6 weeks at UWV.
- Lawsuit**: **District Court of The Hague, Prins Clauslaan 60**.
Local assistance in The Hague
- Legal Aid Office The Hague**: Lutherse Burgwal 10 – Free advice for Wajong objections.
- District Court of The Hague**: Prins Clauslaan 60 – For hearings and judgments.
- UWV The Hague: Make an appointment for intake.
Tips for success: Gather medical records, have specialists draw up prognoses, and involve the **Legal Aid Office** at an early stage.
Frequently asked questions Wajong sustainability The Hague
Does UWV always request a medical examination? No, only if there is doubt about sustainability.
What if the objection is rejected? To the **District Court of The Hague** – free with court fee remission via the Legal Aid Office.