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Wajong Sustainability Assessment Delft

The **Wajong sustainability assessment** in Delft determines whether your disability lasts at least 3 years. Learn the UWV process, criteria and tips for success. Rechtbank Den Haag handles objections.

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Wajong Sustainability Assessment Delft: your rights and UWV procedure

In a **Wajong sustainability assessment** in Delft, the **UWV** investigates whether your work disability **lasts at least three years**. This is essential for the **Work and Income for Young Disabled Persons Act (Wajong)**. Not sustainable? Then possibly **WIA** or **WW**. Discover the process, criteria and local support via Juridisch Loket Delft.

What does the Wajong sustainability assessment in Delft entail?

The **UWV** conducts a medical and administrative investigation to determine whether your work limitation is **sustainable** (no work within three years). This takes place during the **intake interview** at UWV Delft or a **medical examination**. Local applicants can go to the UWV office in the region.

Not sustainable: Possibly **WIA** benefit. Sustainable: Wajong entitlement. In case of uncertainty, advice from **Juridisch Loket Delft** follows.

Legal basis

Regulated in:

  • **Wajong** (art. 14-15).
  • **Wajong Decree** (sustainability conditions).
  • **UWV Policy** (assessment criteria).
Objection? **Rechtbank Den Haag** (district Delft).

When in Delft?

In the **intake phase** with the UWV advisor. Assessed:

  • Medical prognosis.
  • **Chronic limitation**.
  • Duration >3 years.
In case of doubt: examination by **occupational physician**. Request free assistance from **Juridisch Loket Delft** (Stationsplein 36).

Sustainability criteria UWV Delft

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

Criterion Explanation Example Delft
Chronic illness No/partial recovery, e.g. rheumatism, MS, psychological. MS patient Delft with permanent mobility problems.
No recovery No improvement expected, e.g. brain injury. Cerebral haemorrhage with speech limitation, UWV Delft.
Work limitations Impossible to work within 3 years due to limitations. COPD with severe shortness of breath, no sustainable return to work.

Tips for Delft applicants

  • Gather medical records (GP TU Delft outpatient clinic).
  • Prepare intake: note symptoms.
  • File objection? Contact **Juridisch Loket Delft** for free consultation.
  • Hearing: **Rechtbank Den Haag, Delft location**.

Objection and appeal in the Delft region

Disagree with UWV decision? File an **objection** within 6 weeks with UWV. No response after 6 weeks? **Penalty payment**. Subsequently **Rechtbank Den Haag** (Schalijweg 294, Den Haag; district Delft).

Local help: **Juridisch Loket Delft** offers free clinic for Wajong matters. Call 0900-8020 or visit branch.

Next steps after assessment

  • Sustainable: Wajong wage supplement + reintegration UWV Delft.
  • Not sustainable: WIA tracking or WW. Reassessment possible.