State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
11,770
Backlog (>125 days)
1,258
% over 125 days
10.7%
Avg days pending
60.6 days
Completed FYTD
51,490
How Colorado compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Colorado veterans, 10.7% 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 | 11,482 | 1,233 | 60.66 | 48,478 |
| Pension | 179 | 17 | 66.32 | 1,453 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 109 | 8 | 45.61 | 1,559 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 11,770 | 1,258 | 60.6 | 51,490 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29