State data · week of 2026-06-06
Connecticut: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Connecticut 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
3,489
Backlog (>125 days)
481
% over 125 days
13.8%
Avg days pending
72.38 days
Completed FYTD
11,371
How Connecticut compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Connecticut veterans, 13.8% of pending claims are in backlog — a larger 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 | 3,410 | 470 | 72.49 | 10,739 |
| Pension | 61 | 11 | 80.25 | 446 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 18 | — | 24.94 | 186 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,489 | 481 | 72.38 | 11,371 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06