State data · week of 2026-08-29
Delaware: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Delaware 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
2,096
Backlog (>125 days)
237
% over 125 days
11.3%
Avg days pending
62.42 days
Completed FYTD
8,466
How Delaware compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Delaware veterans, 11.3% 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 | 2,055 | 229 | 62.53 | 8,037 |
| Pension | 33 | 6 | 56.67 | 311 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 8 | 2 | 60.13 | 118 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 2,096 | 237 | 62.42 | 8,466 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29