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WIA Assessment Functional Capacities Utrecht

During a WIA assessment in Utrecht, the UWV evaluates your functional capacities for disability. Read about the process, preparation, and help via Juridisch Loket Utrecht.

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WIA Assessment Functional Capacities in Utrecht: your guide

During a WIA assessment functional capacities in Utrecht, the UWV investigates your disability due to health problems. This determines your entitlement to a WIA benefit. We discuss physical, mental, and cognitive limitations, with a focus on local procedures at District Court Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht.

What does a WIA assessment functional capacities entail?

The WIA assessment functional capacities is a medical-psychological examination by the UWV. It evaluates your daily and work-related functioning, mandatory for WIA applications or doubts about disability in the Utrecht region.

Skills assessed include:

  • Physical: lifting, standing, bending
  • Cognitive: attention, memory, problem-solving
  • Mental: coping with pressure, stability
  • Social: interaction, teamwork

Legal framework for WIA assessments

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

  • Article 24 WIA: Disability assessment
  • Article 25 WIA: Limitations and work capacity
  • Article 26 WIA: Examination requirements
The UWV applies AGR and MSR guidelines. In case of objection: District Court Midden-Nederland, Vrouwe Justitiaplein 1, Utrecht.

The course of a WIA assessment in Utrecht

The process includes preparation, examination, and decision-making.

1. Preparation

You receive a UWV invitation, often in Utrecht or surroundings. Bring:

  • Medical records and specialist letters
  • Description of complaints and limitations
  • Aids such as medications or orthoses
Consult in advance Juridisch Loket Utrecht, Catharijnesingel 55 for free advice.

2. The examination itself

A functional assessor, physician or psychologist conducts:

  • Intake interview: Health, work history, daily activities
  • Practical tests: Simulations of work activities
  • Physical examination: Range of motion where necessary
  • Psychological tests: Cognition and stress management

3. Decision and follow-up

The UWV report establishes a disability percentage:

  • >35% disabled: Entitlement to WIA benefit
  • <35%: Possibly Wajong or other options (for young applicants)
Against a negative decision: file an objection. Help via Juridisch Loket Utrecht, Catharijnesingel 55 or proceed to District Court Midden-Nederland.

Tips for your WIA assessment in Utrecht

Be concrete about limitations, bring testimonies, and prepare questions. Local support strengthens your position.