State data · week of 2026-06-06
Iowa: VA Claims Backlog
Claims filed by veterans with a Iowa 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
5,305
Backlog (>125 days)
739
% over 125 days
13.9%
Avg days pending
69.65 days
Completed FYTD
17,010
How Iowa compares nationally
Nationwide, 12.0% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 65.4 days. For Iowa veterans, 13.9% 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 | 5,156 | 715 | 69.52 | 16,083 |
| Pension | 128 | 22 | 75.84 | 762 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 21 | 2 | 63.43 | 165 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 5,305 | 739 | 69.65 | 17,010 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-06-10 · report through 2026-06-06