State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
3,592
Backlog (>125 days)
437
% over 125 days
12.2%
Avg days pending
66.73 days
Completed FYTD
15,589
How Connecticut compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Connecticut veterans, 12.2% 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 | 3,523 | 425 | 66.46 | 14,805 |
| Pension | 53 | 11 | 94.47 | 545 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 16 | 1 | 35 | 239 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,592 | 437 | 66.73 | 15,589 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29