State data · week of 2026-06-06
Colorado: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Colorado address — how many are pending, how many have crossed VA's 125-day backlog line, and how fast they're moving. Refreshed weekly from VBA's own workbook.
By Mario Bailey — U.S. Air Force veteran · current Air National Guard member. Data updated 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
10,536
Backlog (>125 days)
1,241
% over 125 days
11.8%
Avg days pending
63.99 days
Completed FYTD
37,999
How Colorado compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Colorado veterans, 11.8% of pending claims are in backlog — a smaller share than the national figure. State is based on the address on the claim; the National Work Queue means the office working a claim may be anywhere in the country.
By special mission
| Mission | Pending | Backlog | Avg days pending | Completed FYTD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 10,256 | 1,213 | 64.24 | 35,747 |
| Pension | 152 | 21 | 73.7 | 1,108 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 128 | 7 | 31.95 | 1,144 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 10,536 | 1,241 | 63.99 | 37,999 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06