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Wajong Reassessment Criteria Tilburg: Everything You Need to Know

Discover the Wajong reassessment criteria in Tilburg: medical and functional requirements, when it happens, and help via Juridisch Loket Tilburg or Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant.

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Wajong Reassessment in Tilburg: Criteria and Important Information

During a Wajong reassessment in Tilburg, the UWV checks whether your entitlement to Wajong benefit still applies. They assess your medical and functional limitations. The UWV examines whether your disability is at least 35% and whether you are unable to work. This happens standardly after 3 years, but earlier in case of changes in your health. In Tilburg, you can go to Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100 for objection procedures and to the Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364 for free advice. This article explains the criteria, rights, and steps.

What Does a Wajong Reassessment in Tilburg Entail?

The Wajong benefit supports people aged 18-65 with illness or disability who cannot work. After 3 years, a reassessment follows by the UWV. They check whether your limitations still amount to at least 35%. In case of a change in health, the UWV may require an earlier reassessment, also in the Tilburg region.

The procedure includes:

  1. Medical assessment: Assessment by a doctor or specialist of your condition.
  2. Functional test: UWV analyzes whether you can work based on medical information.

Legal Basis

The rules are set out in:

  • Wet Wajong, art. 11 and 12.
  • Wajong Decree with criteria.
  • AOR for measuring disability.
For local procedures in Tilburg: Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100.

When Does a Reassessment Take Place in Tilburg?

The UWV initiates a reassessment in case of:

  • 3 years of benefit (standard).
  • Change in health.
  • Doubt about claim.
  • Income from work.
In Tilburg, you can get help at Juridisch Loket, Spoorlaan 364.

Wajong Reassessment Criteria: UWV Focus

The UWV examines medical condition and functional unsuitability, in accordance with the Wajong Decree and AOR.

1. Medical Criteria

Assessment on:

  • Diagnosis (rheumatism, MS, depression etc.).
  • Severity and duration of complaints.
  • Treatment options.
  • Prognosis for the future.

Example: In case of back pain, the UWV checks whether complaints still hinder post-operation. Fewer complaints? Possible adjustment of benefit.

2. Functional Criteria

According to AOR: can you work?

  • No suitable work possible.
  • Adaptations not feasible.
  • Sheltered work not possible.
  • Min. 35% disability.
In case of disagreement in Tilburg: objection at Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant, Wilhelminapark 100 or advice from Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.

Your Rights and Obligations During Reassessment in Tilburg

You are entitled to:

  • Request medical information.
  • Bring a doctor.
  • File an objection within 6 weeks.
Obligations: cooperate, provide information. In case of refusal: termination of benefit.

Practical Tips for Tilburg

  • Prepare: complete your file.
  • Seek help: Juridisch Loket Tilburg, Spoorlaan 364.
  • Objection: submit to UWV, possibly Rechtbank Zeeland-West-Brabant.