State data · week of 2026-08-29
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 2026-08-29.
Pending claims
5,737
Backlog (>125 days)
733
% over 125 days
12.8%
Avg days pending
64.53 days
Completed FYTD
23,145
How Iowa compares nationally
Nationwide, 11.1% of pending rating claims are in backlog and the average claim has been pending 62.4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Compensation | 5,586 | 706 | 64.35 | 21,921 |
| Pension | 140 | 26 | 72.26 | 1,003 |
| Benefits Delivery at Discharge | 11 | 1 | 58.82 | 221 |
| All rating-bundle claims | 5,737 | 733 | 64.53 | 23,145 |
SOURCE: VBA Monday Morning Workload Report (state view) · retrieved 2026-09-08 · report through 2026-08-29