State data · week of 2026-06-06
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 2026-06-06.
Pending claims
3,613
Backlog (>125 days)
447
% over 125 days
12.4%
Avg days pending
67.03 days
Completed FYTD
12,848
How Hawaii compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Hawaii veterans, 12.4% 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 | 3,494 | 434 | 67.77 | 12,111 |
| Pension | 53 | 10 | 66.21 | 291 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 66 | 3 | 28.53 | 446 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 3,613 | 447 | 67.03 | 12,848 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06