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Wajong Sustainability Assessment

The **Wajong sustainability assessment** in Tilburg checks whether your disability lasts longer than 3 years. Discover the UWV process, criteria and tips for success at the District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant.

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Wajong Sustainability Assessment Tilburg: process and rights

In Tilburg, 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 **Work and Income for Young Disabled Persons Act (Wajong)**. If not sustainable, you may switch to **WIA** or **WW**. We explain the process, criteria and how to succeed, including local resources such as the Juridisch Loket Tilburg.

What does the Wajong sustainability assessment in Tilburg entail?

The **UWV** in Tilburg conducts a medical and administrative investigation to assess whether your disability is **sustainable**, i.e., longer than three years. This takes place during the **intake interview** with a UWV advisor and, if necessary, a **medical examination** by an **insurance physician**.

Not sustainable? Then possibly **WIA** benefit. Sustainable? Then Wajong. Contact Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364 for free guidance.

Legal basis

Regulated in:

  • Wajong (articles 14-15).
  • Wajong Decree (sustainability conditions).
  • UWV implementation rules.

When in Tilburg?

In the **intake phase** at UWV Tilburg. Assessed on:

  • Medical prognosis and recovery chance.
  • **Chronic limitation**.
  • Duration >3 years.
In case of doubt: examination by **AAG** or specialist. Objection? To **District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100**.

Sustainability criteria UWV Tilburg

Sustainability requires that limitations **do not recover within 3 years** to a workable level. Criteria:

Criterion Explanation Example
Chronic illness Non- or limitedly recoverable, e.g. rheumatism, MS, severe mental disorder. MS patient with permanent mobility and concentration problems.
No recovery expectation No improvement within 3 years, e.g. severe trauma or terminal illness. Brain injury after stroke with permanent speech/motor limitations.
Work limitations Impossible to work within 3 years due to medical facts. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) with daily incapacity, unfit for any work.

Source: UWV policy Tilburg.

Step-by-step plan Wajong assessment Tilburg

  1. Application at UWV via My UWV or (013) 468 18 00.
  2. Intake: Sustainability check.
  3. Examination (if necessary).
  4. Decision: Wajong or alternative.
  5. Objection: Within 6 weeks at UWV; assistance via Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.
  6. Appeal: District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.

Tips for success in Tilburg

  • Gather **medical records** (GP, specialist).
  • Prepare for intake: note limitations.
  • Bring a **witness**.
  • Consider a **lawyer** via Juridisch Loket (free for low incomes).
  • In case of rejection: immediate objection with new evidence.

Local contacts Tilburg

  • UWV Tilburg: Call (088) 898 20 20 or online appointment.
  • Juridisch Loket Tilburg: Spoorlaan 364, (0900) 8020, Mon-Wed 9-17.
  • District Court of Zeeland-West-Brabant: Wilhelminapark 100, Tilburg.