State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
3,514
Backlog (>125 days)
452
% over 125 days
12.9%
Avg days pending
67.95 days
Completed FYTD
13,794
How Connecticut compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Connecticut veterans, 12.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 14 | – | 33.07 | 214 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,514 | 452 | 67.95 | 13,794 |
| Compensation | 3,443 | 440 | 67.65 | 13,074 |
| Pension | 57 | 12 | 94.46 | 506 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25