WIA Assessment by Labour Expert in Delft

What does a WIA assessment in Delft entail?

The **WIA assessment** by the UWV is often conducted at the regional office in Den Haag, accessible to Delft residents. A **labour expert** analyses your **earning capacity** based on medical limitations, work experience, and reintegration possibilities.

The expert examines:

• Medical records and specialist reports;
• Your work history and current limitations;
• Capacities through interviews and tests;
• Possibilities for suitable work in the Delft region.

Legal basis WIA

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

• Article 16 WIA: Assessment of disability;
• Article 17 WIA: Assessments by UWV;
• Article 22 WIA: Decision-making district Den Haag.

Procedure WIA assessment Delft

After application at UWV Den Haag, you will receive an invitation for the assessment (often in Den Haag, approx. 15 km from Delft). Contact Juridisch Loket Delft (Burg. Lunslaan 96) for free preliminary advice.

Step-by-step plan

1. UWV invitation: Check date, time, and location (often Den Haag).
2. Documents: Compile medical reports, work history, and reintegration reports.
3. Interview: Explain how limitations affect your work in the Delft region.
4. Tests:
   • Physical: lifting, bending, walking;
   • Cognitive: attention, memory;
   • Work simulations.
5. Decision: UWV decision within 8-14 weeks. Objection possible via Juridisch Loket.

Preparation tips for Delft

• Make an appointment at Juridisch Loket Delft (015-7600777);
• Gather evidence of local job attempts;
• Practice answers to questions about daily functioning;
• Bring someone with you to the assessment (allowed in Delft region).

Local support

Rechtbank Den Haag: Hofplein 50, Den Haag – for WIA appeals.
Juridisch Loket Delft: Free assistance with preparation and objection.
UWV Den Haag: Contact point for assessments in South Holland.

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