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Wajong Sustainability Assessment Rotterdam

The **Wajong sustainability assessment** in Rotterdam determines whether your disability lasts at least 3 years. Learn how UWV Rotterdam assesses this, which criteria apply, and how to win your procedure with help from Rechtbank Rotterdam or Juridisch Loket Westblaak.

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Wajong Sustainability Assessment Rotterdam: your rights and procedure

In Rotterdam, the **UWV** assesses in a **Wajong sustainability assessment** 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 at UWV Rotterdam, criteria, and tips for success, including local support via Rechtbank Rotterdam (Wilhelminaplein 100-125) and Juridisch Loket Rotterdam (Westblaak 180).

What does the Wajong sustainability assessment in Rotterdam entail?

**UWV Rotterdam** conducts a medical and administrative investigation to check whether your work limitation is **sustainable** – i.e., not recoverable within three years. This often happens during the **intake interview** at UWV Rotterdam or via a **medical examination** by an insurance physician.

Assessed as sustainable? Wajong benefit possible. Otherwise: proceed to **WIA**. If dissatisfied with the decision, you can lodge an objection with UWV and possibly proceed to **Rechtbank Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125**.

Legal basis

Regulated in:

  • Wajong Act, art. 14 and 15.
  • Wajong Decree with sustainability conditions.
  • UWV Implementation Rules for Rotterdam procedures.

When and where in Rotterdam?

Usually during the **intake interview** at UWV Rotterdam. The advisor examines:

  • Medical prognosis and recovery chances.
  • **Chronic limitations**.
  • Duration of at least three years.
Unsure? Additional **examination** by physician. Need free advice? Go to **Juridisch Loket Rotterdam, Westblaak 180**.

Sustainability criteria at UWV Rotterdam

Sustainability requires that limitations **do not disappear within three years**. UWV Rotterdam applies:

Criterion Explanation Rotterdam Example
Chronic illness Not or limitedly recoverable, such as rheumatism or MS. Rotterdam resident with **MS** and permanent mobility problems.
No recovery expectation No improvement within three years, e.g., brain injury. After **cerebral haemorrhage**, permanent speech disorders.
Work limitations Impossible to work within three years due to diagnosis. Severe **psychiatric disorder** blocks return to work.

Tips for Rotterdam applicants

  • Gather **medical records** from Rotterdam specialists.
  • Prepare for UWV intake with strong arguments.
  • In case of rejection: objection + free help at **Juridisch Loket Westblaak 180**.
  • Rechtbank Rotterdam (Wilhelminaplein) for appeal.

Objection and appeal in Rotterdam

Incorrectly assessed as not sustainable? File an **objection** within 6 weeks at UWV Rotterdam. Rejected? Appeal to **Rechtbank Rotterdam, Wilhelminaplein 100-125**. Free first-line advice: **Juridisch Loket Rotterdam, Westblaak 180** – call or walk in for Wajong support.