State data · week of 2026-08-29
Hawaii: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Hawaii 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
3,976
Backlog (>125 days)
472
% over 125 days
11.9%
Avg days pending
65.68 days
Completed FYTD
17,125
How Hawaii compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 days. For Hawaii veterans, 11.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 3,853 | 457 | 65.83 | 16,145 |
| Pension | 64 | 11 | 75.47 | 375 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 59 | 4 | 45.46 | 605 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,976 | 472 | 65.68 | 17,125 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29