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Wajong Sustainability Assessment Amsterdam

The **Wajong sustainability assessment** in Amsterdam determines whether your disability lasts at least 3 years. Learn the UWV process, criteria, and tips for success. Contact Rechtbank Amsterdam (Parnassusweg 220) or Juridisch Loket (Vijzelstraat 77).

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Wajong Sustainability Assessment in Amsterdam: Your Rights and Procedure

In Amsterdam, the **Wajong sustainability assessment** is carried out by the **UWV** to determine whether your disability lasts **at least three years**. This is essential for the **Disability Insurance for Young Disabled Persons Act (Wet werk en inkomen jonggehandicapten (Wajong))** . If not sustainable, you may transition to **WIA** or **WW**. Discover the process at UWV Amsterdam, criteria, and how to lodge an objection via the **Rechtbank Amsterdam** (Parnassusweg 220) or obtain free advice from the **Juridisch Loket Amsterdam** (Vijzelstraat 77).

What does the Wajong sustainability assessment in Amsterdam entail?

**UWV Amsterdam** conducts a medical and administrative investigation to assess whether your disability is **sustainable**, i.e., lasting longer than three years. This takes place during the **intake interview** or a **medical examination** by an **insurance physician**.

Not sustainable? Then possibly **WIA**. Sustainable? Wajong benefit. In Amsterdam, you can go to UWV locations or the Juridisch Loket for questions.

Legal basis

Based on:

  • Wajong, art. 14-15.
  • Wajong Decree for sustainability conditions.
  • UWV Implementation Rules for procedures in Amsterdam.

When and where in Amsterdam?

During the **intake** at **UWV Amsterdam**. The assessment focuses on:

  • Medical prognosis and recovery prospects.
  • **Chronic limitations**.
  • Duration of at least three years.
In case of doubt: examination by **AAG**. Objection? To **Rechtbank Amsterdam, Parnassusweg 220**.

Sustainability criteria at UWV Amsterdam

Sustainability requires that limitations **do not recover within three years**. UWV Amsterdam applies:

Criterion Explanation Amsterdam example
Chronic illness Incurable or limited recovery, e.g., rheumatism or MS. Amsterdam resident with **MS** and permanent mobility problems, assessed by UWV.
No recovery prospects No improvement expected within three years, e.g., brain injury. Victim of **cerebral haemorrhage** with permanent speech limitations in Amsterdam.
Work limitations Impossible to work within three years due to limitations. Mental disorder leading to long-term incapacity for work, recognized by Rechtbank Amsterdam.

Step-by-step plan in Amsterdam

  1. Intake at **UWV Amsterdam**.
  2. Medical examination if necessary.
  3. Decision: sustainable or not.
  4. Objection? Within 4 weeks to UWV, then **Rechtbank Amsterdam (Parnassusweg 220)**.
  5. Free assistance: **Juridisch Loket Amsterdam, Vijzelstraat 77**.

Tips for success in Amsterdam

  • Gather medical records and specialist letters.
  • Prepare for intake with UWV advisor.
  • In case of rejection: go directly to Juridisch Loket for objection assistance.
  • Consider legal assistance via Rechtbank Amsterdam.