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Medical-legal prognosis in IVA cases

A **medical-legal prognosis assessment** is essential for an **IVA benefit** in cases of permanent incapacity for work in Delft. Learn the criteria, the role of the District Court of The Hague, and how the Juridisch Loket Delft can assist you with objections.

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Medical-legal prognosis assessment for permanent incapacity for work (IVA criteria) - Delft

For an **IVA benefit** (Invalidity Benefit for Completely and Permanently Incapacitated Persons) in the Delft region, the **medical-legal prognosis assessment** is decisive. This analysis determines whether your incapacity for work is **permanent**, meaning you are permanently unable to work. The UWV, the **labour expert (AD)** and District Court of The Hague (district for Delft) assess this. Visit the Juridisch Loket Delft for free assistance. This article explains everything.

Where in Delft can you go for an IVA assessment?

Residents of Delft fall under the district of District Court of The Hague. If you object to a UWV decision regarding your IVA prognosis, you can go here. In addition, the Juridisch Loket Delft (Stationsplein 36, 2611 BL Delft) offers free first-line legal advice for WIA and IVA matters.

What does a medical-legal prognosis assessment entail?

This is a thorough analysis of your medical condition and the expected duration of your incapacity for work. For IVA, it must be qualified as permanent: no work possible for an indefinite period. UWV doctors and labour experts in the The Hague/Delft region apply strict standards.

The procedure includes:

  1. Medical review: Assessment by UWV doctor of diagnoses, treatment results, and prognosis.
  2. Labour expert analysis: Review of whether limitations are permanent and no suitable work is possible.

Why crucial for Delft residents?

An unfavourable prognosis leads to a WIA benefit (temporary, lower amount) instead of IVA (permanent, 75% of former salary). If rejected by UWV, you can object and proceed to District Court of The Hague – the Juridisch Loket Delft helps with the procedure.

IVA criteria under WIA legislation

Regulated in the Wet werk en inkomen naar arbeidsvermogen (WIA). For IVA benefit in Delft, the following applies:

  • Complete incapacity: No employment possible at all, even with aids.
  • Permanency criterion: Limitations last at least 1 year and stabilise thereafter (strictly tested by UWV The Hague).
  • No temporary WIA: Prognosis must not foresee recovery within the foreseeable future.

Factors in the prognosis assessment

UWV and AD in the Delft region weigh:

  • Stability of complaints: Chronic conditions such as cancer, MS, or severe PTSD.
  • Chance of recovery: Effect of therapy, surgeries, or medication.
  • Duration: Already ill for >20 months? Prognosis must be permanent.
Tip for Delft: If the prognosis indicates 'possible recovery within 1 year', UWV will reject IVA – file an appeal via Juridisch Loket.

Steps in the assessment around Delft

  1. Medical consultation:
    • Examination by UWV doctor (often in Zoetermeer, near Delft).
    • Analysis of files, scans, and specialist reports.
  2. Labour expert review: Determination of residual earning capacity and permanency.
  3. UWV decision: IVA approval or WIA referral.
  4. Objection & appeal: First UWV, then District Court of The Hague. Juridisch Loket Delft assists free of charge.

Practical tips for Delft residents

  • Gather all medical evidence before the UWV interview.
  • Call Juridisch Loket Delft (0900-8020) for an IVA check.
  • In case of IVA rejection: object at UWV within 6 weeks.
  • District Court of The Hague handles IVA cases quickly for the Delft district.

Contact: Juridisch Loket Delft – Monday to Friday, walk-in or by appointment. For complex IVA cases: specialised lawyers in Delft via the loket.