State data · week of 2026-07-25
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 2026-07-25.
Pending claims
5,506
Backlog (>125 days)
705
% over 125 days
12.8%
Avg days pending
65.92 days
Completed FYTD
20,500
How Iowa compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.6% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 64.5 days. For Iowa veterans, 12.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 15 | 1 | 59.2 | 193 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 5,506 | 705 | 65.92 | 20,500 |
| Compensation | 5,361 | 687 | 65.9 | 19,404 |
| Pension | 130 | 17 | 67.82 | 903 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-07-28 · report through 2026-07-25