State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
1,797
Backlog (>125 days)
214
% over 125 days
11.9%
Avg days pending
62.86 days
Completed FYTD
6,250
How Delaware compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Delaware veterans, 11.9% 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 | 1,746 | 209 | 63.39 | 5,926 |
| Pension | 34 | 4 | 53.18 | 241 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 17 | 1 | 27.59 | 83 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 1,797 | 214 | 62.86 | 6,250 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06